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Cloud Storage (Object Storage)

Last Updated: 10th September, 2026

Imagine your app starts collecting tons of data

  • User photos
  • Videos
  • Documents

Soon your server runs out of space

Buying new hardware again and again?  Not practical

Instead, you store everything in the cloud

Unlimited storage
Accessible anytime
Secure and reliable

That’s where Cloud Storage comes in

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What is Cloud Storage?

Cloud Storage in GCP is an object storage service that allows you to store and retrieve data from anywhere.

Data is stored in containers called Buckets

Key Components

1. Bucket

  • A container to store data
  • Unique name globally

2. Object

  • The actual file (image, video, document)

3. Storage Classes

  • Different pricing & performance levels

Storage Classes in GCP

Class

Use Case

StandardFrequently accessed data
NearlineAccess once a month
ColdlineRare access (backup)
ArchiveLong-term storage

Technical Example (Create Bucket)

gsutil mb gs://my-bucket-name

Creates a storage bucket

Upload a file:

gsutil cp file.txt gs://my-bucket-name

How Cloud Storage Works

  1. Create a bucket
  2. Upload files (objects)
  3. Access via URL or API
  4. Scale automatically

1. Photo Storage Apps

  • Store user images
  • Access anytime

2. Video Platforms

  • Store large video files
  • Stream globally

3. Backup Systems

  • Store important data safely
  • Recover when needed

4. Website Assets

  • Store images, CSS, JS files
  • Faster loading
Module 2: Core GCP ServicesCloud Storage (Object Storage)

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