File Storage vs Object Storage vs Block Storage

 

 

File Storage vs Object Storage vs Block Storage

(explained in 2 mins or less):

✓ File Storage → Organizes data into folders and files.

✓ Object Storage → Stores data as scalable objects with metadata.

✓ Block Storage → Provides raw, high-performance disk volumes.

They manage how data is stored and accessed in modern systems.

Each type optimizes for different workloads and tradeoffs.

So choose based on scale, performance, and access patterns.