Friday, October 20, 2017

Word of the Day: cloud storage

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Daily updates on the latest technology terms |October 20, 2017
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). Users generally pay for their cloud data storage on a per-consumption, monthly rate. As of this writing, the most common use cases are cloud backup, disaster recovery and archiving infrequently accessed data.

There are three main cloud-based storage architecture models: public, private and hybrid:

Public cloud storage services provide a multi-tenant storage environment that is most suited for unstructured data. Data is stored in global data centers with storage data spread across multiple regions or continents.

 

Private cloud, or on-premises, storage services provide a dedicated environment protected behind an organization's firewall. Private clouds are appropriate for users who need customization and more control over their data.

 

Hybrid cloud is a mix of private cloud and third-party public cloud services with orchestration between the platforms for management. The model offers businesses flexibility and more data deployment options.

 

Cloud storage is built upon a virtual infrastructure and features accessible interfaces, near-instant elasticity and scalability, multi-tenancy and metered resources. Data is stored in logical pools across disparate, commodity servers located on premises or in a data center managed by a third-party cloud provider. Read more...

Quote of the Day

"Public cloud storage providers help organizations offload their physical hardware and associated costs, including power, cooling and server maintenance." - Matthew Pascucci

 

Trending Terms

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Quiz Yourself

In this type of hybrid cloud deployment, an organization only pays for extra compute resources when they are needed.
a. What is cloud bursting?
b. What is cloud insurance?
Answer

 

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