This chapter explores the integration of object storage with existing applications, specifically addressing the limitations of traditional tiered storage methods. It focuses on improving system performance by rethinking designs to start with object storage, using Kafka as a case study to illustrate the benefits. Additionally, the chapter discusses the latency trade-offs, performance metrics, and operational flexibility offered by object storage in various cloud environments.

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