How does cloud storage differ between block, object, and file storage?

☁️ Cloud Development• 9/21/2025
Different storage types for different use cases: EBS (block), S3 (object), EFS (file).

Cloud Storage Types

  • Block Storage: Disk-level (e.g., AWS EBS).
  • Object Storage: File + metadata (e.g., AWS S3).
  • File Storage: Shared file system (e.g., AWS EFS).

Use Cases

  • Block: Databases.
  • Object: Media, backups.
  • File: Shared content.
By: System Admin