Intro Storage

If you’re seeking an entry-level understanding of Exoscale’s storage solutions, our Level 100 course is an ideal starting point for non-technical individuals. This course lays the foundation for all the pertinent general and cloud storage topics. You’ll dive into the advantages and considerations regarding data storage, including performance, scalability, and integrity. We’ll cover essential concepts and terminology to understand storage types and capabilities and explain why efficient and secure storage is crucial in modern IT infrastructures.

Why Cloud Storage ?

Explains the advantages of cloud storage, including scalability, accessibility, durability, and cost efficiency.

Why Storage ?

Introduces the importance of storage in computing, enabling persistent data retention, accessibility, and performance for applications.

What Types of Storage?

An overview of the main cloud storage types block, file, and object and how they support diverse workloads.

File Storage

A hierarchical storage method that organizes data in files and folders, suitable for shared access and traditional workloads.

Object Storage

A scalable storage system that manages data as objects with metadata, perfect for unstructured data like media and backups.

Block Storage

A low-latency storage option that stores data in fixed-size blocks, ideal for databases and high-performance applications.

Object vs Block

A comparison of object and block storage, highlighting their differences in structure, performance, and use cases.