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AWS storage types

  • file storage: data is stored as files in a hierarchy
    • when use it:
      • when you require centralized access to files that must be easily shared and managed by multiple host computers
      • web applications
      • analytics
      • media and entertainment
      • home directories
  • block storage: data is stored in fixed-size blocks
    • when use it:
      • high-performance enterprise workloads and transactional, mission-critical, and I/O-intensive applications. Because block storage is optimized for low-latency operations.
      • containers
      • virtual machines
  • object storage:  data is stored as objects in buckets without hierarchy
    • readily scalable
    • when use it
      • Data archiving
      • Backup and recovering
      • Rich media

Relating with traditional storages

Block storage: DAS, SAN File storage: NAS

References

  1. https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/1851/aws-technical-essentials?da=sec&sec=prep Module 4
  2. AWS website: Cloud Computing Concepts Hub