Cloud Storage, Databases and Migration. Part 1: Concepts, Architecture, Migration, Security, Real-World Applications

This book introduces the fundamental concepts of cloud storage and cloud database systems, providing a strong foundation for understanding modern cloud-based data management technologies. The section begins with an overview of cloud computing, cloud storage models, and cloud database systems, highlighting their evolution, characteristics, and significance in today's digital world. It explores different storage architectures, including object, block, and file storage, and examines various types of cloud databases such as relational, NoSQL, NewSQL, and distributed databases. The chapters further discuss leading cloud database platforms, Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management Systems, and the key factors that influence database selection. Readers gain insights into the advantages of cloud databases, including scalability, cost efficiency, availability, and global accessibility, while also understanding important considerations such as security, compliance, performance, and vendor lock-in. The section concludes with an overview of the most popular cloud database solutions and practical guidelines for selecting the right cloud database.