DigitalOcean · Storage

Network File Storage

DigitalOcean’s Network File Storage provides managed NFS for data-heavy environments, specifically targeting AI/ML pipelines and POSIX-compliant file sharing. It handles snapshots, backups, and recovery natively, removing the overhead of maintaining traditional file servers. The architecture prioritizes performance and ease of management for distributed workloads that require consistent, high-speed access to shared data across multiple instances.

This setup suits teams running compute-intensive applications who need reliable shared storage without managing underlying infrastructure. The main trade-off is the lack of a free tier, meaning every deployment incurs immediate costs. Since billing is strictly pay-as-you-go, there is no entry-level option to test the service’s performance or integration capabilities before committing to a paid plan.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 8 · 3 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 5 certifications
• Provider health B