tional storage system is lacking the interoperability and flexibility due to dedicated resource to applications and unavailability pooling of resources. The access to shared data is not possible. Cloud Deployment: Cloud deployment is not possible by using traditional storage systems since pooling of resources in not available. Unlike the traditional the SDS uses a software stack above the commodity hardware. The software defined stack in a centralized controlled and API is provided to develop applications over it. The isolated resources are converted into resource pools and the policies can be implemented globally (Carlson, 2014). Figure 2. Traditional storage system vs. SDS Application Application File System File System User Management Storage Storage Storage Manager Control Layer Storage Media Storage Pool Downloaded 4/15/2022 9:44:49 AM Nova Southeastern University IP Address: 137.52.76.29 Software-Defined Storage After considering all these factors it can be easily deduces Traditional storage management is too complex and inefficient for new data demands that storage technology not only need improvements but also a new innovation that is capable of handling the data. SDS may prove one such solution that is based on innovation and paradigm shift. BACKGROUND Evolution of new technologies and trends in IT, such as mobile, cloud computing and Big Data has given the storage consumption and requirements new peak. Along with the exponential growth in the storage need, cheaper storage solutions have further created the abundance of digital data. It has created new opportunities with a need of cost effective control, management and access interface to efficiently process and store huge data. Current storage technologies need automation and management to successfully solve this extravagant data growth to provide efficient yet cost effective solutions. SDS Enablers Now the question is what are the reasons that motivate SDS to become a strong contender for transforming storage market? The assemblage of technologies and 