13.6 CLOUD STORAGE
Cloud storage builds on the cloud computing concept mentioned in Chapters 1 and 8. Cloud storage provides a scalable data storage platform that is accessible via the Internet. Similar to cloud computing, the idea behind cloud storage is that one pays only for the storage one uses. Capacity is elastic: It can be allocated and deallocated on demand. The servers are configured in redundant clusters to provide failover protection and a scalable architecture.
Cloud storage capabilities vary considerably according to the ways in which it will be used by its customer. Consumer-grade storage provides a convenient platform that subscribers may access from anywhere in the world. Several well-known providers in this area include Amazon ...
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