What is object storage in SAP BC-CP-CF - Cloud Foundry?

SAP Term: object storage

• Component: BC-CP-CF

• Component Name: Cloud Foundry

• Description: An approach to managing data as objects. As opposed to other storage architectures like file systems, each object has a globally unique identifier, instead of a file name and a file path. Prominent examples of Object storages are Amazon S3 and Swift.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Object storage is a type of cloud storage that stores data as objects, rather than as files or blocks. It is a service offered by SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry (BC-CP-CF) that allows users to store and manage large amounts of data in the cloud. Object storage is designed to be highly scalable and cost-effective, making it an ideal solution for storing large amounts of data. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Object storage can be used in a variety of ways, such as for storing images, videos, audio files, and other large datasets. To use object storage on SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry (BC-CP-CF), users must first create an account and log in. Once logged in, users can create a new object storage instance and upload their data. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using object storage on SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry (BC-CP-CF), it is important to ensure that the data is properly encrypted and secured. Additionally, users should take advantage of the built-in features such as versioning and lifecycle management to ensure that their data is always up-to-date and secure. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information about object storage on SAP Cloud Platform Cloud Foundry (BC-CP-CF), please refer to the official documentation here: https://help.sap.com/viewer/product/SAP_CLOUD_PLATFORM_CLOUD_FOUNDRY/CloudFoundry/en-US/f9f8d7a2b3e14c8a9f3d7c2b6f5e4d1a.html