System Design on AWS

Chapter 2. Storage Types and Relation Stores

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In modern computing systems, data storage is an essential component that plays a vital role in system design. As businesses and organizations continue to scale and grow, they generate and store vast amounts of data, which makes it important to have a scalable and reliable storage infrastructure that can keep up with the increasing demands. Efficient and reliable storage of data is necessary to ensure that applications and services can function effectively and provide optimal performance to end-users. There are various types of data storage solutions available, ranging from traditional file-based systems to more modern block and object stores. Additionally, databases play a significant role in storing and managing structured data, making them a critical aspect of system design.

In this chapter, we will explore the different types of data storage solutions available in the context of system ...