Comment on Polycloud: S3-compatible object storageparentComments−the_duke5ybut then you wouldn’t use S3 for that eitherWhy do you have that impression?S3 and similar are used a lot for backups, especially Glacier.−onionjakeOP5yAnother thread I posted a little bit about how we are compared to glacier: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26582429Glacier can get pricey when you store/retrieve your data because of ops, retrieval fees, and egress (if going to the internet). We feel like immediate availability is a compelling advantage of our product.
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Why do you have that impression?
S3 and similar are used a lot for backups, especially Glacier.
Another thread I posted a little bit about how we are compared to glacier: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26582429
Glacier can get pricey when you store/retrieve your data because of ops, retrieval fees, and egress (if going to the internet). We feel like immediate availability is a compelling advantage of our product.