Choosing the right storage solution

A fundamental skill for any cloud architect is to know how to choose the right storage solution for the various types of data an organization possesses. In this section, you will start by learning a mental framework that will make it easier for you to make the right choice of data solution. Let's start by understanding and identifying the different types of data that exist.

Types of data

Data can be categorized in a few different "dimensions," so let's look at each one of them separately.

Relational versus non-relational

This first distinction applies to whether or not datasets are organized according to the relational model for databases. A collection of tables of data is considered relational when the relationship between the different tables is important. For example, suppose you have a table containing employees' data, such as their name, department, and salary, and you have another table containing department...