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Which of these characteristics do you define on a per-bucket basis? (Select all that apply)
Which of these characteristics do you define on a per-bucket basis? (Select all that apply)
- A specified region
- A geographic location (correct)
- A globally-unique name (correct)
- A default storage class (correct)
Cloud Storage is well suited to providing the root file system of a Linux virtual machine.
Cloud Storage is well suited to providing the root file system of a Linux virtual machine.
False (B)
Why would a customer consider the Coldline storage class?
Why would a customer consider the Coldline storage class?
To save money on storing infrequently accessed data.
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Study Notes
Cloud Storage Characteristics
- Objects in Cloud Storage are organized in buckets.
- Characteristics defined on a per-bucket basis include:
- Geographic location: The physical location of data storage servers.
- Default storage class: Defines the tier of storage for the bucket.
- Globally-unique name: Each bucket must have a unique identifier across the entire cloud storage platform.
Cloud Storage vs. File Storage
- Cloud Storage is classified as object storage, not designed for file system operations.
- Persistent Disk storage is used by Compute Engine virtual machines for file systems, not Cloud Storage.
Coldline Storage Class Benefits
- Coldline storage class is ideal for customers seeking to reduce costs associated with infrequently accessed data.
- While billed at a low monthly storage rate, retrieving data from Coldline incurs additional fees, making it suitable for long-term, rarely accessed information.
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