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Google Cloud Storage

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description Google Cloud Storage Overview

Google Cloud Storage is a highly scalable and durable object storage service that allows users to store and retrieve any quantity of data from anywhere in the world, providing redundancy and versioning options for reliable data management.

help Google Cloud Storage FAQ

What is the difference between a Google Cloud Storage bucket and an object?

A bucket is the container, while an object is an individual file and its metadata stored inside that bucket. Google Cloud Storage objects can be as large as 5 TiB.

Which Google Cloud Storage class should I use for frequently accessed data?

Standard Storage is intended for data accessed regularly, while Nearline, Coldline, and Archive target progressively less frequent access. Those colder classes can involve minimum storage durations and retrieval fees.

Can Google Cloud Storage recover an accidentally deleted file?

Object Versioning can retain noncurrent versions when a live object is replaced or deleted. It does not protect against deleting the entire bucket, so Google also documents soft delete as a separate protection.

How is Google Cloud Storage different from Google Drive?

Cloud Storage is an object-storage service designed for applications, backups, datasets, and other unstructured data through Google Cloud tools and APIs. Google Drive is a collaboration and file-sharing product with user-facing folders, documents, and permissions.

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