Files

A file store is a type of data storage system that is designed to store and manage large volumes of structured or unstructured data, such as documents, images, videos, audio files, and other types of digital content. File stores are typically used to store and manage data that is not well-suited for traditional relational databases, due to its size, complexity, or lack of a clear schema.

File stores are typically used to store and manage data in the cloud or on-premises, and can be accessed via APIs or other programmatic interfaces. They often offer features such as high availability, scalability, and durability, making them well-suited for use in distributed and cloud-based systems.

Products

Amazon S3

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a cloud storage service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is designed to store and manage large amounts of data, and it is a highly durable and scalable service that is used by millions of customers around the world.

S3 is an object-based storage service, which means that it stores data as objects, rather than as files or blocks. Each object is stored in a bucket (a logical container), and it is identified by a unique key. Objects can be up to 5 terabytes in size, and they can be stored in a variety of formats, including text, binary, and media files.

S3 is highly available, with a design that is built to store data durably and reliably. It uses multiple data centers and automatic replication to ensure that data is stored safely, and it is designed to be able to withstand the loss of multiple data centers without data loss.

S3 is a pay-per-use service, and you only pay for the storage and bandwidth that you use. It offers a number of storage classes to choose from, including standard storage, infrequent access storage, and one-zone infrequent access storage, each of which is designed for different types of data and access patterns.

Overall, S3 is a powerful and reliable cloud storage service that is widely used for storing and managing large amounts of data. It is an excellent choice for storing and managing data in the cloud, and it is known for its durability, scalability, and flexibility.

Storage Classes

Amazon S3 is available in a number of different storage classes, each with its own pricing model.

• Amazon S3 Standard is the default storage class, and it is designed for general-purpose storage of frequently accessed data. It is optimized for high durability and availability, and it is suitable for a wide range of workloads, including data analytics, data lakes, and more.
• Amazon S3 Standard-Infrequent Access (S3 Standard-IA) is a storage class that is designed for data that is accessed less frequently, but requires rapid access when needed. It is optimized for a lower price point, but it has a higher retrieval fee compared to S3 Standard. It is suitable for data that is not accessed on a frequent basis, such as backups, disaster recovery, and archival data.
• Amazon S3 One Zone-Infrequent Access (S3 One Zone-IA) is a storage class that is similar to S3 Standard-IA, but it is stored in a single availability zone (AZ) rather than across multiple AZs. This makes it slightly less durable than S3 Standard-IA, but it is also less expensive.
• Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering is a storage class that is designed to automatically move data to the most cost-effective storage tier based on the access patterns of the data. It is suitable for data that has unknown or changing access patterns, and it can help reduce storage costs by automatically moving data to the appropriate storage tier.

Cloudflare R2

Cloudflare R2 is a globally distributed cloud platform that is designed to provide a range of services for building and deploying web applications and APIs. It includes a number of features for building, deploying, and scaling applications, including:

• Serverless functions: R2 allows you to build and deploy serverless functions, which are small pieces of code that are executed in response to specific events. These functions can be used to build custom logic into your applications, such as data processing, authentication, or integration with third-party services.
• Load balancing: R2 includes a global load balancing service that automatically routes traffic to the nearest, healthiest instance of your application, improving performance and availability.
• Container orchestration: R2 includes support for deploying and scaling containerized applications, making it easy to build and manage complex, microservices-based applications.
• Monitoring and logging: R2 includes a range of tools for monitoring and debugging your applications, including real-time logs, error tracking, and performance monitoring.

Google Cloud Storage

Google Cloud Storage is a fully managed cloud storage service that is available on the Google Cloud Platform. It offers a range of storage options, including object storage, file storage, and block storage, and it is designed to handle a variety of workloads, including data analytics, data lakes, and more.

Microsoft Azure Blob Storage

Azure Blob Storage is a fully managed cloud storage service that is available on the Microsoft Azure cloud platform. It offers a range of storage options, including object storage, file storage, and block storage, and it is designed to handle a variety of workloads, including data analytics, data lakes, and more.

IBM Cloud Object Storage

IBM Cloud Object Storage is a fully managed cloud storage service that is available on the IBM Cloud. It offers a range of storage options, including object storage, file storage, and block storage, and it is designed to handle a variety of workloads, including data analytics, data lakes, and more.