Open-E Data Storage Academy

Welcome to the Open-E Academy. Here you will find a wide variety of information about Open-E’s storage software solutions.

Are you interested in learning more about Open-E software products and how to use them effectively? Do you want to enhance your skills and knowledge in storage technology and solutions? If yes, then you should enroll in the Open-E Academy courses today and become a storage expert!

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Optimizing Data Storage Performance with ZFS Caching in Open-E JovianDSS
Data Sheet

Optimizing Data Storage Performance with ZFS Caching in Open-E JovianDSS

Discover how a smart caching approach can boost your system performance and reliability!

The VAAI Features for NFS Supported Faster Cloning of Virtual Machines
Blog

The VAAI Features for NFS Supported Faster Cloning of Virtual Machines

VMware vSphere Storage APIs – Array Integration (VAAI) represents a pivotal set of APIs designed to offload specific data storage-related operations from the ESXi host to the underlying storage array. …

NAS vs SAN: The Key to Optimal Data Storage – An Open-E JovianDSS Guide
Blog

NAS vs SAN: The Key to Optimal Data Storage – An Open-E JovianDSS Guide

Managing a modern business is inseparable from shaping the right strategy – one that aligns technology with goals, protects critical assets, and enables long-term growth. In today’s digital-first environment, where …

Data Storage for Government & Public Sector with Open-E JovianDSS
Data Sheet

Data Storage for Government & Public Sector with Open-E JovianDSS

Explore how modern data storage solutions empower government and public sector agencies to safeguard, scale, and streamline data storage management in today’s digital landscape.

Cost-Optimized Hyperconverged High Availability with Open-E JovianDSS & Proxmox VE
Data Sheet

Cost-Optimized Hyperconverged High Availability with Open-E JovianDSS & Proxmox VE

Discover a highly efficient and cost-effective virtualization solution offering superior high availability, continuous backup, and rapid disaster recovery for your critical data infrastructure.

Scalable Power for Data-Intensive Research: Fraunhofer SCAI Relies on Open-E JovianDSS
Case Study

Scalable Power for Data-Intensive Research: Fraunhofer SCAI Relies on Open-E JovianDSS

Fraunhofer SCAI, the German Institute for Algorithms and Scientific Computing, conducts data-intensive research with high demands on availability, scalability, and performance. With Open-E JovianDSS, the institute implemented a flexible, high-availability data storage solution with over 800 TB of capacity, self-service snapshots, and an integrated backup strategy – ideal for heterogeneous IT environments and scientific workloads.

NVMe-oF Initiator with Multipath I/O Tutorial | Open-E JovianDSS Up32 | How to Boost Performance
Tutorial

NVMe-oF Initiator with Multipath I/O Tutorial | Open-E JovianDSS Up32 | How to Boost Performance

Unleash the full potential of your NVMe drives! In this detailed tutorial, we show you how to set up the NVMe-oF Initiator with Multipath I/O in Open-E JovianDSS Up32. Discover how this powerful new feature can: Boost the performance of your data storage infrastructure. Maximize the value of your NVMe drives. Increase data availability and speed in Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) environments. Discover the feature perfect for data storage administrators, IT professionals, and businesses looking to optimize their storage solutions. Watch now, learn how to implement this key feature, and take your system's performance to the next level.

Open-E JovianDSS Up32: Revolutionizing Storage Performance with NVMe over Fabrics Initiator and Multipath I/O
Blog

Open-E JovianDSS Up32: Revolutionizing Storage Performance with NVMe over Fabrics Initiator and Multipath I/O

The landscape of data storage has been profoundly reshaped by the advent of NVMe, an interface specifically optimized for SSDs and designed for high-speed media. NVMe distinguishes itself by supporting …

Retention Plans – The Best Backup Schedule?
Blog

Retention Plans – The Best Backup Schedule?

Running a business, regardless of its size, requires planning. You need to develop a strategy and set goals, conduct market research, plan products or services, finances, operations, marketing, and sales, …

6 Most Critical Moments to Check the Health of Your Data Storage System
Tutorial

6 Most Critical Moments to Check the Health of Your Data Storage System

Your data storage system might seem fine, but are there hidden issues? Learn about the top 6 situations when you should perform a full system health check to prevent data loss and costly downtime. Don't wait for a crisis! Get a full system evaluation with the Open-E Check-Up Service.

Why a HOT SPARE Hard Disk Is a Bad Idea
Blog

Why a HOT SPARE Hard Disk Is a Bad Idea

Updated on 19/08/2025 Due, in part, to the different views and opinions regarding the usage of hot spare disks in our previous post, we’ve decided to add an update for …

Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform
Open-E Certified Hardware Component

Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4200 NVMe-oF Platform

Discover how Western Digital OpenFlex Data24 4240 NVMe-oF Platform works with Open-E JovianDSS. Read the full certification report today!

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Solutions with Open-E JovianDSS
Blog

Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Solutions with Open-E JovianDSS

Imagine the life of a company or an organization with all its commercial and operational activities. In order to safeguard all the aspects of the business, it is essential to …

Open-E JovianDSS Explainer: The Game of Data Storage
Tutorial

Open-E JovianDSS Explainer: The Game of Data Storage

Level up your data storage game! Stop fighting with outdated systems and equip your enterprise with Open-E JovianDSS. This isn't just software; it's a cheat code for epic data protection and data management. Ready to turn your server into a raid boss? Watch now and unlock the ultimate power-up!

Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version: A Leap Forward in Performance, Management, and Virtualization
Blog

Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version: A Leap Forward in Performance, Management, and Virtualization

Open-E continues its tradition of relentless innovation with the release of Open-E JovianDSS Up32 Version. Building on the foundation of previous updates, the new version delivers a powerful combination of …

Open‑E Certification Programs


OECE Technical Program

Engineers with an OECE Certificate can easily implement the product in an IT environment and have a comprehensive knowledge base and experience with the software.

OECSP Sales Program

Open-E Certified Sales Professional (OECSP) training gives you both theory and practical knowledge, which will soon result in more leads and profits for your company. 

Data Storage In Depth Knowledge


Recorded Webinars

Welcome to our webinar section. Here, you'll find everything from how Active-Active clusters work to why the ZFS system is so spectacular, all presented via video. 

Video Tutorials

Have you just started using the Open-E software and need some guidance? We will show you everything you need to know about getting started with the ZFS-Based Open-E JovianDSS. 

Knowledge Database

Open-E’s Knowledge Database provides support solutions for configuration queries, error messages and other troubleshooting guides.

Open‑E Data Storage Blog


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The VAAI Features for NFS Supported Faster Cloning of Virtual Machines
Blog

The VAAI Features for NFS Supported Faster Cloning of Virtual Machines

VMware vSphere Storage APIs – Array Integration (VAAI) represents a pivotal set of APIs designed to offload specific data storage-related operations from the ESXi host to the underlying storage array. …

NAS vs SAN: The Key to Optimal Data Storage – An Open-E JovianDSS Guide
Blog

NAS vs SAN: The Key to Optimal Data Storage – An Open-E JovianDSS Guide

Managing a modern business is inseparable from shaping the right strategy – one that aligns technology with goals, protects critical assets, and enables long-term growth. In today’s digital-first environment, where …

Open-E JovianDSS Up32: Revolutionizing Storage Performance with NVMe over Fabrics Initiator and Multipath I/O
Blog

Open-E JovianDSS Up32: Revolutionizing Storage Performance with NVMe over Fabrics Initiator and Multipath I/O

The landscape of data storage has been profoundly reshaped by the advent of NVMe, an interface specifically optimized for SSDs and designed for high-speed media. NVMe distinguishes itself by supporting …

Retention Plans – The Best Backup Schedule?
Blog

Retention Plans – The Best Backup Schedule?

Running a business, regardless of its size, requires planning. You need to develop a strategy and set goals, conduct market research, plan products or services, finances, operations, marketing, and sales, …

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