Overview
CloudM Backup and Archive utilize Google Cloud Storage (GCS) to securely store your organization's data. GCS is an infrastructure service designed for large-scale enterprise data storage.
Data within GCS is organized into containers called Storage Buckets. CloudM writes data directly into these buckets to ensure your data is isolated and secure.
What is a Storage Class?
When you create a storage bucket in Google Cloud, you must select a Storage Class. This setting determines two key factors:
- Availability: How quickly and easily you can access the data.
- Cost: The price of storing the data versus the price of retrieving it.
Storage classes generally range from "Hot" (expensive storage cost, but cheap access) to "Cold" (cheap storage cost, but expensive access).
Supported Configurations for CloudM
Critical Requirement: For CloudM Backup and Archive to function correctly and cost-effectively, we strictly support only the following storage configurations.
| Storage Class | Description & Use Case |
|---|---|
| Standard Storage | Best for data that is frequently accessed ("hot" data) and for short retention periods. |
| Autoclass | A feature that automatically transitions objects to colder storage classes based on the last access time. Benefit: This allows for cost optimization while ensuring CloudM can still access the data when needed without manual intervention. |