Block Storage
Explore the concept of block storage and its role in cloud computing. Understand how data is managed in fixed blocks, the benefits of block storage for virtual machines, databases, and backups, and how cloud platforms offer scalable and cost-effective block storage options tailored to different needs.
What is block storage?
Block storage is a type of storage in which data is broken into fixed-sized blocks before storing them. These blocks are then stored separately across many locations. Each block gets a unique identifier so it can easily be located. This process of breaking down into smaller-sized blocks allows for scalability, and data can be stored efficiently compared to traditional file systems.
The location of data is abstracted from users, and the underlying system manages that part. When data is requested by a user or application, the underlying system reassembles the data blocks and serves the data to the user or application.
Block storage provides high-performance, highly durable, and highly available storage solutions for mission-critical applications. It acts as a building block ...