"Object-based storage" consists of a system through which data storage is managed and manipulated as distinct units, called objects. These objects are stored in a single store and are not embedded in files within other folders. Instead, object storage combines the data elements that make up a file, adds all relevant metadata to that file, and attaches a custom identifier.
What this block storage does is divide a file into unique blocks of data and save them as independent blocks. Thus each data element has a different address so it is not necessary to store them in a file structure.
Advantages
- Reduced costs based on your technology: Due to the scale-out nature of object storage, storing all data is less expensive.
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- Resource Optimization: Because object storage has no archiving hierarchy and metadata is fully customizable, there are far fewer limitations than with file or block-based storage.
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- Faster data recovery: The categorization structure of object storage and the lack of folder hierarchy mean that data can be recovered more quickly.
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- No scalability limits: you can continue adding data infinitely.
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- Makes it easier to perform data analysis more efficiently: Object storage is driven by metadata, and with this level of classification for each item, the opportunity for analysis is much greater.
Use cases
- Provide rich media: Define workflows by leveraging industry-leading solutions to manage unstructured data. Reduce costs for globally distributed rich media.
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- Manage distributed content: Optimize the value of your data throughout its lifecycle and offer competitive storage services.
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- Embrace the Internet of Things: Manage machine-to-machine data efficiently, support artificial intelligence and analytics, and reduce the cost and time of the design process.
