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Hands-On Artificial Intelligence for IoT - Second Edition
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Raw data, often voluminous and in its most unprocessed form, presents unique challenges in storage and accessibility. Object storage addresses these challenges head-on, offering a scalable and cost-effective solution for storing data in a distributed environment. Unlike traditional filesystems, object storage manages data as distinct units, or “objects,” each accompanied by rich metadata, enabling more efficient organization and retrieval.
In this section, we will explore how object storage operates, its advantages over conventional storage methods, and its role in managing the deluge of raw data generated in today’s data-driven world. We’ll cover popular object storage solutions such as Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage, alongside open source alternatives.
Object storage represents a paradigm shift in data storage technology, primarily designed for handling large volumes of unstructured data. Unlike...