Explore cloud storage solutions and the big players in the field like Amazon S3, Backblaze B2, and Google Cloud Storage. Learn about storage fees, bandwidth costs, and the importance of efficient access. Delve into challenges and costs associated with cloud storage migration and operational tasks.
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Cloud storage options for large files like software downloads, images, videos, user data backups.
Variety in storage fees and bandwidth costs from different cloud storage providers.
Deep dives
Types of Storage and Data Being Stored
Cloud storage offers options for object storage or blob storage where large files like software downloads, images, videos, user data backups are stored. Wes shared his usage for backups, course recordings, and large files. Additionally, images, videos, big zips for course downloads, older code bases, and file hosting solutions like Dropshare were discussed as commonly stored data in cloud storage.
Storage Fees and Bandwidth Costs
Different cloud storage providers offer varying storage fees and bandwidth costs. Examples include Cloudflare with free egress but higher storage fees, Backblaze B2 providing three times free bandwidth based on stored data, and Amazon S3 being more expensive for both storage and bandwidth. The concept of temperature related to retrieval speed and the impact of the bandwidth alliance on reducing costs were also highlighted.
Operation Fees in Cloud Storage
Cloud storage operations like creating buckets, uploading files, and checking file existence incur operation fees charged per million actions. Cloudflare categorizes operations into class A and B with different costs per million actions. While these fees may not be a concern for most users, at scale, negotiating custom terms with the providers becomes common to manage costs effectively.
Today, Scott and Wes dive into cloud storage solutions—why you might need them, how they use them, and what you need to know about the big players, fees, and more.