Object Storage

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This document provides an overview of object storage in cloud computing, explaining its benefits, use cases, and considerations for provisioning. Object storage is used to store static files or objects, such as text files, audio and video files, IoT data, virtual machine images, backup files, and data archives. It is not suitable for running operating systems or databases. Objects are stored in buckets, which do not require predefined sizes and can hold varying amounts of data. Different types of buckets are available with varying charges based on resilience, availability, and access frequency. Object storage is typically less expensive but slower than file or block storage and is accessed using APIs, with many providers offering S3-compatible APIs. It also supports automatic archiving to cheaper storage tiers for infrequently accessed data, making it an effective solution for backup and disaster recovery.

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Object Storage