**GlusterFS** is an open-source, distributed file system designed to handle large-scale data storage. With its robust architecture and scalability, GlusterFS is an ideal solution for organizations requiring flexible and high-performance storage systems.

Features of GlusterFS:

• Horizontal scalability to petabytes with the ability to add storage nodes seamlessly.
• High availability and fault tolerance through replication and self-healing mechanisms.
• Support for distributed and striped volumes for efficient data distribution.
• Unified file system across multiple servers for simplified access and management.
• Compatibility with diverse workloads, including big data, media streaming, and virtual machine storage.
• Open-source flexibility with active community support and continuous updates.

Credentials for accessing the GlusterFS cluster are securely stored within the credentials.txt file located in the /etc/glusterfs directory.

To access and manage the GlusterFS setup, use the gluster command-line utility or navigate to http://your-cluster-ip for the web-based interface (if enabled).

Disclaimer: GlusterFS is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users implement this software at their own discretion and risk. GlusterFS is an open-source project maintained by the community.