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Object storage

Quick answer · What is Object storage?

A storage model that keeps data as objects with an identifier and metadata rather than a traditional mounted file hierarchy.

IN PRACTICE

Object storage: an example

An application stores uploaded photos in a bucket and retrieves each photo using its object key.

KEEP IN MIND

An object key can resemble a folder path without providing the behavior of a local filesystem.

Put the idea to work

Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Object storage?

An application stores uploaded photos in a bucket and retrieves each photo using its object key.

Does an object key behave like a local folder path?

An object key can resemble a folder path without providing the behavior of a local filesystem.

Which concepts should I read alongside Object storage?

Database: An organized collection of data managed so applications can store, query, and update information.
Backup: A recoverable copy of data or system state kept to support restoration after loss or unwanted change.