The actual data (files, images, etc.) along with its metadata. Key Features & Benefits
is an open-source, highly available, and eventually consistent object storage system designed for scale and durability . Unlike traditional file systems that use a hierarchical structure, Swift stores data as objects within a flat namespace, making it ideal for large volumes of unstructured data like backups, media files, and images. Core Concepts of Swift Storage Implementing Cloud Storage with OpenStack Swift...
The system is logically organized into a three-level hierarchy: The actual data (files, images, etc
A user-defined grouping of objects (similar to an S3 Bucket ). The actual data (files
Fully accessible via a REST-based API using standard HTTP/HTTPS calls.
Data is typically replicated three times across different failure domains to ensure durability.