Imperia Online Storage Solution Implementation

This technical report details the implementation of a storage solution by Imperia Online Ltd., a prominent game production company in Europe. Founded in 2005, the company has over 40 million users globally and has developed games for various platforms. The report outlines the transition from a complex internal storage system to the adoption of StorPool, which significantly improved performance. Prior to this change, Imperia Online utilized Direct Attached Storage (DAS) and hardware SANs, but faced challenges in meeting the demands for high availability and speed. The new solution reduced page loading times from 200-300 milliseconds to 75-100 milliseconds, enhancing user experience and providing a competitive edge. Key features of the solution include flexibility, scalability, redundancy, and data protection, ensuring 100% reliability. The report emphasizes the importance of storage technology in the gaming industry, particularly in maintaining low latency and safeguarding player data.