object storage
A data storage architecture that manages data as objects, enabling scalable, durable, and cost-effective storage for unstructured data in cloud environments.
Object storage is a method of organizing and storing data as discrete units called objects, each containing data, metadata, and a unique identifier. Unlike traditional file or block storage, object storage is highly scalable and ideal for managing large volumes of unstructured data such as images, videos, backups, and analytics datasets.
Cloud-based object storage solutions—like AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, and Google Cloud Storage—offer virtually unlimited capacity, built-in redundancy, and easy integration with analytics and AI services. Object storage supports features such as versioning, lifecycle management, and fine-grained access control.
This architecture is foundational for modern cloud-native applications, enabling organizations to store and retrieve data efficiently, securely, and cost-effectively at scale.