Managing large amounts of data presents a number of challenges. Even managing relatively small amounts of data well can be challenging. There are countless managed and self-hosted storage solutions available today. Many of these services look to address the same core set of requirements; high durability, low cost, security, and governance to name a few.
Additionally, many applications have more specific requirements. Some applications require that data remain highly available, while others can sacrifice availability in the name of minimizing storage costs. For many applications, the lines of availability and cost are not so clear. Finally, data exists to be used. A good data storage solution should provide clear and easy paths for integration with other tools and services. GCS addresses all of these issues, often in powerful and innovative ways.
On the surface, Cloud Storage is a simple and easy to use general purpose object store, perfect for getting applications up and running...