What is a function of the metadata service in an OSD storage system?

The correct answer is D. Generates an object ID from the data to be stored. The metadata service in an OSD storage system is responsible for generating a unique object identifier (ID) for each object that is stored in the system. The object ID is used to identify the object and to locate it on the storage devices.

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AGenerates the file system namespace from the data to be stored
BManages the file system storage space for all remote clients
CManages physical OSD containers on which data is stored
DGenerates an object ID from the data to be stored

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D
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The metadata service in an OSD storage system is responsible for generating a unique object identifier (ID) for each object that is stored in the system. The object ID is used to identify the object and to locate it on the storage devices.

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