What is Object Storage?

Object storage is a data storage architecture that manages data as objects, as opposed to file systems which manage data as a file hierarchy, and block storage which manages data as blocks within sectors and tracks. Each object contains the data, metadata, and a unique identifier, which allows it to be located and accessed over a network. Object storage is commonly used for storing unstructured data like photos, videos, log files, and backups, and is well-suited for cloud storage due to its scalability and cost-effectiveness.