Block Storage
Block Storage offered by EGI Cloud providers
Online Storage
Data storage services in the EGI infrastructure
Overview
Online Storage includes services that allow users to store, share and access data using the EGI infrastructure. Different categories of storage are available, depending on how data is stored, the technology used to access and consume data, and the foreseen usage.
Three major service offerings are available:
- Block Storage is block-level storage that can be attached to virtual machines (VMs) as volumes, a simple solution for durable data that does not need to be shared beside a single VM.
- Grid Storage is file storage for High Throughput Compute (HTC) and/or High Performance Compute (HPC) scenarios.
- Object Storage is persistent, hierarchical blob storage for cloud native applications, archiving, or when data is shared between different VMs or multiple steps of processing workflows.
Comparison of storage types
The differences between Block, Grid, and Object Storage are summarized below:
| Type | Sharing | Accounting | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Block | From within VMs, only at the same site the VM is located | For the entire block | POSIX access, use as local disk |
| Grid | From any device connected to the internet | For the data stored | Grid protocols and HTTP/WebDAV |
| Object | From any device connected to the internet | For the data stored | HTTP requests to REST API |
The following sections offer a more detailed description of each storage service.
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Grid Storage
Grid Storage offered by EGI HTC providers
Object Storage
Object Storage offered by EGI Cloud providers
Last modified
March 10, 2023
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Gianni Dalla Torre
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