Backing Up Object Storages – Challenges and Solutions
Jasmin Redžepagić, Vedran Dakić, Luka Žgrablić and Matej Bašić. Backing Up Object Storages – Challenges and Solutions. 2024 47th MIPRO ICT and Electronics Convention (MIPRO), 841–843, 2024.
Abstract
Object storage, known for its scalability and flexibility, has become a fundamental component in handling large volumes of unstructured data, particularly in cloud environments. However, the backup of such systems poses unique challenges that differ significantly from traditional file and block storage methods. The first part of the paper explores the distinct characteristics of object storage, including its architecture, metadata richness, and the inherent scalability that supports vast data volumes. We then identify the key challenges in backing up object storage systems, such as data consistency, version control, and the efficient handling of metadata. The complexities in ensuring the integrity of data during transfer and storage, given the eventual consistency model of many object storage systems, are also examined.
My contribution
Joint work with Jasmin Redžepagić, Vedran Dakić and Luka Žgrablić on what makes object storage awkward to back up, and what the options are. I have not put a claim here yet.