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Learn the Differences Between Block, File and Object Storage.
Foundations of Data Engineering
A comparison of block, file, and object storage, outlining the main distinctions between them and which best suits your needs.
Data is one of your company’s most significant assets. You must choose where and how to keep each individual piece of data as well as bigger data sets, including those from big data analytics, financial information, personnel records, and bespoke applications.
Although businesses frequently use a variety of storage devices, storage choices should be based on the individual pieces of data. This article will give a high-level understanding of each storage technology block, file, and object as well as how each affects how business choices are made.
As file interfaces on object storage and object interfaces on file storage are both common in modern businesses, knowing the original purpose of each storage strategy can be helpful as you assess storage technologies and how they align with your particular business objectives.
From a technological standpoint, improving business choices begins with the external interface and the underlying storage architecture.
