Cloud storage is a service of data storage in cloud environments, which service providers provide to companies and individuals on a commercial basis. Cloud storage can be accessed from any device connected to the Internet, so the service can be used not only for storage, but also for information transfer.
The main advantage of cloud storage is the possibility of almost limitless scaling of resources – the client can store any amount of data in the cloud. The terms of storage and access to information are stipulated in the agreement.
Pros of cloud storage
- Storage is provided as a service, the service provider fully maintains the infrastructure and provides access to it according to the terms of the agreement.
- Cloud storage can be shared.
- High data security is ensured by storing data on multiple remote servers.
- Flexible resource management options. You only have to pay for the storage capacity you need.
Cons of cloud storage
- Data can only be accessed if you have an Internet connection.
- Legislation sometimes obliges commercial and governmental companies to store important data on the territory of the country, which makes the possibility of storing in the cloud either completely excluded or associated with additional difficulties and costs.