The four types of cloud storage are:
- Public Cloud Storage: Managed by cloud service providers and accessible over the internet to the general public or multiple organizations. Examples include Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage.
- Private Cloud Storage: Operated solely for a single organization, either managed internally or by a third-party vendor. It offers more control over data and resources.
- Hybrid Cloud Storage: Integrates public and private cloud storage, allowing data and applications to be shared between them. It offers flexibility to optimize workload placement.
- Community Cloud Storage: Shared by several organizations with similar interests or requirements, often managed by a consortium or a third-party vendor specializing in a particular industry.
The types of cloud storage include:
- Object Storage: Stores data as objects with associated metadata and a unique identifier, suitable for unstructured data like multimedia files.
- File Storage: Organizes data into a hierarchical structure of files and folders, akin to traditional file systems, suitable for structured data and applications that require file-level access.
- Block Storage: Manages data as blocks within sectors or tracks, commonly used for databases and applications that require direct access to data blocks.
- Archival Storage: Optimized for data that is rarely accessed but needs to be retained for compliance or historical purposes, offering cost-effective long-term storage solutions.
The four types of private clouds are:
- On-Premises Private Cloud: Deployed within an organization’s own data center, offering full control and customization over resources and infrastructure.
- Managed Private Cloud: Operated and managed by a third-party provider, offering dedicated resources and infrastructure for exclusive use by a single organization.
- Hosted Private Cloud: Similar to managed private cloud but hosted off-site in a provider’s data center, providing scalability and managed services tailored to organizational needs.
- Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): Utilizes public cloud infrastructure but provides isolated resources and network connectivity, offering enhanced security and control over data.
The four types of cloud computing in Javatpoint are:
- Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, including virtual machines, storage, and networking.
- Platform as a Service (PaaS): Offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of infrastructure management.
- Software as a Service (SaaS): Delivers software applications over the internet on a subscription basis, eliminating the need for installation and maintenance.
- Function as a Service (FaaS): Executes functions in response to events, abstracting infrastructure management and scaling automatically based on demand.