Chapter 3: Data Storage For Big Data

In this chapter, we will explore the various storage technologies and architectures that are commonly used in Big Data environments. We will discuss the trade-offs between different storage options and how to choose the right one for your specific use case.

Contents:

• Taxonomy of Data Storage: From Local to Cloud
  • Local and Small-Scale Infrastructure Storage: The Foundations
  • Distributed & High-Scale Storage: The Big Data Era
  • The AI Frontier: Vector Databases
  • Cloud-Native Analytical Architectures
  • Technical Selection Matrix
  • Summary: Navigating the Trade-offs
  • Appendix: Table for comparison
  • Glossary

Informatics

• Storage Taxonomy

• Storage Comparison