What is cloud storage and Benefits of Cloud Storage
Cloud storage is a service model in which data is maintained, managed, backed up remotely and made available to users over a network (typically the Internet). There are three main cloud-based storage architecture models: public, private and hybrid.
Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools. The physical storage spans multiple servers (sometimes in multiple locations), and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company.
These cloud storage providers are responsible for keeping the data available and accessible, and the physical environment protected and running. People and organizations buy or lease storage capacity from the providers to store user, organization, or application data.
Cloud storage services may be accessed through a colocated cloud computing service, a web service application programming interface (API) or by applications that utilize the API, such as cloud desktop storage, a cloud storage gateway or Web-based content
Advantages of Cloud Storage
- Usability:
- Bandwidth:
- Accessibility:
- Disaster Recovery:
- Cost Savings:
How Does Cloud Storage Work?
Cloud storage is purchased from a third party cloud vendor who owns and operates data storage capacity and delivers it over the Internet in a pay-as-you-go model. These cloud storage vendors manage capacity, security and durability to make data accessible to your applications all around the world.
Cloud Storage Requirements
- Durability
- Availability
- Security
Types of Cloud Storage
- Personal Cloud Storage
- Public Cloud Storage
- Private Cloud Storage
- Hybrid Cloud Storage
Examples of Personal Cloud Storage Options
- Amazon Drive
- Google Drive
- Apple iCloud
