We previously mentioned storage classes, and we should make it clear that it's vital to understand the different offerings to be successful in this exam. Let's take a look at these in more detail now:
- Standard: This is the default settings for a new storage bucket. There is no minimum storage and this is the best option for frequently accessed data and/or stored only for small periods of time. When used alongside a multi or dual-region, the availability SLA for standard storage is 99.95%. When used in a single region then the availability SLA is 99.9%.
- Nearline: Use the Nearline storage class for data that will be read or modified no more than once per month—for example, backup data. Nearline offers a slightly lower SLA than ...