GCP Cloud Storage Basics Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What kind of storage will you use if you only access data once a month?

Nearline Storage

When your users access storage data only once every few months, what should you do?

Select Coldline Storage

If you only access data once a year, which GCP storage class should you use? Is it the cheapest option?

Coldline Storage

Nearline Storage

Archived Storage (correct)

Regional Storage

Your project requires high-performance local access for analytical workloads - which storage should you use?

Regional Storage Signup and view all the answers

What are two characteristics of multi-regional storage?

Optimized for geographical redundancy and end-user latency Signup and view all the answers

You have a genomics company with requirements for an integrated repository for analytics workloads. Which storage class do you use?

Single Region / Regional Storage Signup and view all the answers

What is Google Cloud Storage?

Google Cloud Storage is a RESTful service for storing and accessing your data on Google's infrastructure. Signup and view all the answers

What is Cloud Storage Transfer Service?

Enables you to import large amounts of online data into Google Cloud Storage quickly and cost-effectively. Signup and view all the answers

True or False? Nearline and Coldline storage classes have slower access times than the other storage class options.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the syntax for accessing Cloud Storage?

gs://[BUCKET_NAME]/[OBJECT_NAME] Signup and view all the answers

What are Standard Storage IAM Roles?

Storage Admin, Storage Object Admin, Storage Object Viewer, Storage Object Creator Signup and view all the answers

What are ACLs?

Access Control List Signup and view all the answers

What do ACLs consist of?

Each entry consists of a permission and a scope. Signup and view all the answers

Should you use access control lists?

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Storage Object Versioning?

Retrieves objects that are deleted or overwritten and is applied at the bucket level. Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the cost of Cloud Storage?

<a href="https://cloud.google.com/storage/pricing">https://cloud.google.com/storage/pricing</a> Signup and view all the answers

Where can you code examples using Cloud Storage?

You can find example codes for listing, renaming, copying, and moving objects. Signup and view all the answers

What is Object Lifecycle Management?

It supports common use cases like setting a Time to Live (TTL) for objects. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cloud Storage Basics

Nearline Storage: Best for data access once a month, offering a cost-effective solution for infrequent access.
Coldline Storage: Suitable for data accessed every few months, with an expected access delay of 90 days. It is ideal for long-term storage.
Archived Storage: Designed for data accessed once a year. It is the most economical option for rarely accessed data.
Regional Storage: Provides high-performance local access, catering specifically to analytical workloads that require rapid data retrieval.
Multi-Regional Storage: Optimized for geographical redundancy and minimized end-user latency, making it suitable for applications with global reach.
Single Region/Regional Storage: Recommended for specialized use cases, such as a genomics company needing an integrated repository for analytics.
Google Cloud Storage: A RESTful service that allows users to store and access data using Google's robust infrastructure, combining high performance, scalability, advanced security, and flexible sharing options.
Cloud Storage Transfer Service: Facilitates bulk data transfers into Google Cloud Storage from external sources, including Amazon S3, quickly and cost-effectively.
Storage Access Performance: Access times for Nearline and Coldline storage classes are not slower than other options. All Google Cloud Storage classes maintain consistent performance.
Access Syntax: Objects in Cloud Storage can be accessed using the syntax: gs://[BUCKET_NAME]/[OBJECT_NAME].

Permissions and Access Control

Standard IAM Roles for Storage: Includes roles such as Storage Admin, Storage Object Admin, Storage Object Viewer, and Storage Object Creator, which can be applied at the project or bucket level.
Access Control Lists (ACLs): Mechanism to define access to buckets and objects, specifying who has access and the level of access, with the ability to be applied to individual objects or buckets.
ACL Structure: Each ACL entry includes a permission (actions allowed, e.g., read or write) and a scope (who can access, e.g., specific users or groups).
Using IAM vs. ACLs: IAM is preferred for broad access management, while ACLs offer more granular control for individual objects within a bucket.
Storage Object Versioning: Allows retrieval of deleted or overwritten objects at the bucket level. This feature is disabled by default and may increase storage costs.

Resources and Tools

Cloud Storage Pricing: Information regarding storage costs can be found on the official Google Cloud pricing page.
Code Examples: Available for listing, renaming, copying, and moving objects in Cloud Storage, providing practical guidance for developers.
Object Lifecycle Management: Designed to automate storage management, including setting Time to Live (TTL) for objects, thereby optimizing costs and storage practices.

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Test your knowledge on Google Cloud Platform's cloud storage options with these flashcards. Learn about different storage classes and their best use cases for accessing data infrequently. Perfect for cloud computing enthusiasts and professionals alike!