Introduction to Cloud Storage

What is cloud storage?

Cloud storage uses remote services to store the data that can be accessed over the Internet or with a private network connection. With this approach, we delegate the responsibility of data management, security, capacity planning, and maintenance to a third party. Cloud storage offers a cost-effective and scalable solution to store data and files rather than managing the infrastructure on-premises.

Requirements for cloud storage

Moving data to remote locations requires some assurances. We need to be sure of certain aspects before making this critical decision. Here are some fundamental requirements any cloud-based storage solution must meet.

Durability

When opting cloud-based storage solution, it is vital not to lose our data. We need to be sure that our data will survive any power failures, hardware ...