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Could you please help me to understand difference between remote storage and database hosting?

AzureAspirant_Sudarshan 0 Reputation points
2024-07-05T06:35:15.05+00:00

Could you please help me to understand difference between remote storage and database hosting?

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  1. Pradeep M 3,840 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-05T07:01:30.18+00:00

    Hi AzureAspirant_Sudarshan, 

    Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum. 

    Purpose: Remote storage is for storing files and unstructured data, while database hosting manages structured data within databases. 

    1.Remote storage: Remote storage facilitates storage and retrieval of files over a network, including services like Microsoft Azure Blob Storage and OneDrive. 

    Examples: Prominent remote storage services include Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Microsoft Azure Blob Storage, alongside OneDrive for personal cloud storage. 

    2.Database Hosting: This involves managing structured data in databases, ensuring integrity, security, and access controls. 

    Examples: Microsoft Azure SQL Database ,Amazon RDS and Google Cloud SQL, are notable platforms for relational databases, while Azure Cosmos DB supports globally distributed NoSQL databases. 

    If you have found the answer provided to be helpful, please click on the "Accept answer/Upvote" button so that it is useful for other members in the Microsoft Q&A community.     

    Thank you. 

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