Google Cloud Storage (Object Storage)
Object storage is scalable, durable, and secure once we store our data in object storage it can be accessed from anywhere means the object storage is region independent.
- Object storage is very different from Block storage and file storage in this we store the data in the form of objects it is more suited for static data like videos, photos, etc.
- We can save our data in accordance with our needs; for example, if we frequently use it, we will keep it in Standard storage, while less frequently accessed data can be kept in Coldline and Archive for long-term data access.
- Object storage offers us data encryption, data replication, and lifecycle management which make it more reliable and we can integrate the object storage with multiple GCP services like Google Cloud Functions, BigQuery, and AI Platform, enabling you to build powerful applications.
Google Cloud Storage Classes, Archival Storage, And Lifecycle Management Rules
For various use cases, Google Cloud Storage offers a variety of storage classes, including Archival Storage, which is made for data that is rarely accessed but needs to be kept for a long time.
Archival Storage: Archival storage is mainly used for storing data that is in infrequent access and can be retained for long periods of time. Archival data can provide a cost-effective option for storing data that is not accessed frequently but must be preserved for legal, regulatory, or business reasons.
Benefits of using Archival Storage
- Low Cost: The data stored in Archival storage is not accessed that frequently so the cost of the storage will also be very low.
- High durability: When compared to the durability of the Archival storage it same as the other storage.
- Long retention period: The data is stored in Archival storage it will be stored for long periods it will be available for more than 8 years.
- Lifecycle management: With the help of lifecycle management rules the data can be moved automatically to the Archival storage.
Accessing the data from the Archival storage is very slow then compared with other storage if the data is needed frequently the Archival data is not a suitable option.
Cloud Storage in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
We can store our data on a remote server with Google Cloud storage, and we can access that data whenever we need to. In addition, Google Cloud Platform provides a number of cloud storage choices, each with special features and applications. The types are listed below.
- Google Cloud Persistent Disk(Block Storage)
- Google Cloud Filestore(Network File storage)
- Google Cloud Storage (Object Storage).
- Google Cloud Storage for Firebase
- Google Cloud Storage Transfer Service