Data Storage Options Flashcards

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Q

What are the primary data storage options in Google Cloud?

A

Cloud Storage, Cloud SQL, Cloud Spanner, Cloud Bigtable, and Firestore

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What is Cloud Storage best used for?

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Storing unstructured data, such as images, videos, and backups

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What are the four storage classes in Cloud Storage?

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Standard, Nearline, Coldline, and Archive

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When should you use the Nearline storage class?

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For data that is accessed less than once a month

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What is Cloud SQL?

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A fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

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What is Cloud Spanner best suited for?

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Globally distributed, horizontally scalable relational databases

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What is the main advantage of Cloud Bigtable?

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High throughput and low latency for large analytical and operational workloads

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What is Firestore used for?

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A NoSQL document database for mobile, web, and server development

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What factors should you consider when choosing a storage option?

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Data structure, access patterns, scalability, and cost

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How do you ensure high availability for data storage?

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By using multi-region or multi-zone configurations

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What is the purpose of setting up lifecycle management in Cloud Storage?

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To automatically transition objects to different storage classes or delete them

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How do you enable encryption for data at rest in Google Cloud?

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Google Cloud encrypts data at rest by default, but you can also use customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK)

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What is the benefit of using customer-managed encryption keys (CMEK)?

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Greater control over encryption keys and compliance with regulatory requirements

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What is the role of IAM in managing access to storage resources?

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To define who has access to storage resources and what actions they can perform

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What is the purpose of configuring storage policies?

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To enforce data retention, access control, and compliance requirements

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