Block Storage
Google Cloud Platform offers block storage through Hyperdisk, Persistent Disk, and Local SSD. This service is designed for analytics, databases, SAP applications, high performance computing, and stateless workloads. It provides cloud-based storage capabilities tailored for performance-intensive tasks, allowing engineers to manage data efficiently across various enterprise and technical environments without relying on local hardware constraints.
Choose this solution when you need specialized block storage for high-performance computing or database workloads. Be aware that there is no free tier available for these services, meaning all usage incurs costs immediately. The pricing model operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, so you will be billed strictly for the resources consumed without any initial free allowance to offset early testing or development expenses.
Alternatives on other providers
Equivalent services on other clouds:
- AWS Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) no price Compare
- Google Cloud Platform Persistent Disk no price Compare
- Linode (Akamai) Block Storage no price
- Microsoft Azure Azure Disk Storage no price Compare