Cloud Object Storage Requirements Template, Checklist and Gathering Document
This requirements table for cloud object storage provides a comprehensive overview of the key features and functionalities that should be considered when evaluating vendors. The table covers the type of storage classes offered (like Standard, Infrequent Access, and Archive), data durability and availability, data encryption options, data access options (such as through API or web console), and data management features such as versioning and lifecycle management.
Cloud Object Storage Requirements Table
Must have fast and cheap retrieval times across storage tiers
Must have a multi-tier storage architecture that ensures fast and inexpensive retrieval times for all stored data, regardless of the storage tier used.
<1 hr Retrieval from Deep Archive, <1 min Retrieval from Archive, Cheap and Fast Retrieval from Archive
Must offer data storage across multiple zones and regions
Must offer data storage across multiple geographic zones and regions, this will provide data redundancy and disaster recovery options, and also allows user to store data closer to where the data will be accessed and used.
Decentralization, Multi-region Redundancy Setting, Multi-zone Regions, Extra Redundancy Tiering
Must be able to analyze cost and usage patterns
Must be able to analyze cost and usage patterns to help understand the storage system is being used, identify areas of inefficiency, and make informed decisions about how to optimize storage usage.
Advanced Storage Insights, Cost and Usage Reports
Must meet security standards
Must ensure that user's data is protected from unauthorized access and that the system is compliant with relevant regulations and industry standards.
End-to-end Encryption, Ransomware Resistance, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Detailed Logging
Must have fast download speeds
The software must have fast download speeds, this will allow users to quickly retrieve and access large amounts of data, reducing downtime and improving productivity.
Fast Download Speeds for Large Files, Fast Download Speeds for Small Files
Must have fast upload speeds
Must have fast upload speeds to quickly and easily transfer large amounts of data to the storage system and improve workflow.
Fast Upload Speeds for Large Files, Fast Upload Speeds for Small Files, Multipart Upload
Must have few usage limits or penalties
Must allow users to make full use of the storage system without worrying about running up against restrictive usage limits or incurring additional costs.
Large Maximum Object Size, No Egress Limits, No Minimum Object Size, No Minimum Storage Retention Period
Must have easy management of files or objects
Must have easy management of files or objects to simplify the process of managing data stored in the system.
Life Cycle Management, Object Tagging
Must be highly compatible
Must easily integrate with a wide range of systems and applications.
MBCS Compatibility, Parquet Compatibility, S3 Compatible API, Eventing
Must have mechanism to avoid and revert changes
Must have a mechanism to avoid and revert changes to easily undo any unintended changes to the data, preventing data loss and reducing the risk of errors.
Object Lock, Object Versioning
