What is Object Stores?

Object storage is a data storage architecture that manages data as objects, as opposed to traditional file systems (which manage data as a hierarchy of files) or block storage (which manages data as blocks within sectors and tracks). Each object typically includes the data itself, a variable amount of metadata, and a globally unique identifier. Object storage is often used for storing unstructured data like photos, videos, log files, and backups. It is highly scalable and cost-effective, making it suitable for cloud storage and large-scale data repositories.