Cloud-native Data Storage Solutions
Cloud-native Data Storage Solutions Cloud-native apps rely on storage that scales with demand, is highly durable, and easy to manage across regions. Cloud storage today is more than a place to keep files; it is a data fabric that backs backups, analytics, and disaster recovery, all through simple APIs. It fits containers, serverless, and microservices, expanding or shrinking with traffic and budget. Core storage types Object storage: ideal for unstructured data, media, logs, and archives. Scales almost infinitely, supports versioning, lifecycle policies, encryption, and cross-region replication. Examples: S3, GCS, Azure Blob. Block storage: attaches to compute for low latency workloads like databases and transactional apps. Persistent disks and fast IO with predictable performance. Examples: EBS, Azure Disk, Google Persistent Disk. File storage: shared file systems for lift-and-shift apps and teams. Access via NFS or SMB; good for home directories and collaboration. Examples: EFS, Azure Files, Filestore. Distributed and managed storage Many cloud services offer managed data lakes, analytic folders, and global storage without managing hardware. Use encryption at rest and in transit, strong IAM, and consider cross-region reads for resilience. ...