Google Associate Cloud EngineerDeploying and implementing a cloud solutionEasy
A media company needs to store large video files (petabytes) that are accessed frequently for streaming, with a strong requirement for high availability and durability. The storage solution should also be cost-effective for large volumes. Which Google Cloud Storage class should you recommend?
- ANearline Storage
- BStandard Storage
- CColdline Storage
- DArchive Storage
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Standard Storage
Standard Storage is designed for frequently accessed data, offering high availability, durability, and low latency, making it suitable for streaming video files despite being slightly more expensive than other classes for raw storage.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Nearline Storage is for data accessed less than once a month, with higher retrieval costs and latency than Standard Storage, making it less suitable for frequent streaming.
- C. Coldline Storage is for data accessed less than once a month, incurring higher retrieval costs and latency, unsuitable for frequent video streaming.
- D. Archive Storage is for data accessed less than once a year, with very high retrieval costs and latency, completely unsuitable for streaming.
Cloud Storage Standard Class
The default storage class for Google Cloud Storage, optimized for frequently accessed data with low latency and high throughput.
- Highest availability and durability among Cloud Storage classes.
- Lowest access costs and retrieval latency.
- Suitable for active data, website content, mobile app data, and streaming.
Memory trick: Standard for streaming, Nearline for occasional, Coldline for monthly, Archive for yearly.