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A research institution is migrating its extensive archives of scientific data, including large datasets, images, and video files, to Google Cloud. They need a cost-effective storage solution that can handle petabytes of data, with varying access frequency requirements for different datasets. Some data is frequently accessed, while other data is rarely accessed but must be retained for compliance. Which Google Cloud storage service is the most appropriate for this scenario?
- ACloud Filestore
- BCloud SQL
- CCloud Storage
- DPersistent Disk
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Correct answer: C. Cloud Storage
Cloud Storage is an object storage service that offers different storage classes (e.g., Standard, Nearline, Coldline, Archive) to optimize costs based on access frequency, making it ideal for petabyte-scale data with varying access patterns.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Cloud Filestore is for network-attached file storage, typically for applications requiring shared file systems, not petabyte archives.
- B. Cloud SQL is a relational database service, not suitable for storing large unstructured files.
- D. Persistent Disk is block storage for Compute Engine instances, not a general-purpose archive for petabytes of data.
Cloud Storage
A highly scalable, durable, and cost-effective object storage service for unstructured data on Google Cloud.
- Offers various storage classes (Standard, Nearline, Coldline, Archive) to optimize costs based on access frequency.
- Supports petabyte-scale data storage.
- Provides global availability and high durability.
Memory trick: Cloud Storage is like a giant, smart closet for all your digital 'stuff'.