![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) # Storage Documentation and resources for data storage on Google Cloud, including transfer, backup, and disaster recovery solutions. ## Explore storage in Google Cloud Read documentation and Cloud Architecture Center articles about storage products, capabilities, and procedures. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/storage/docs/introduction) ### [Cloud Storage overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/storage/docs/introduction) Learn about Cloud Storage, including how it works and what tools you can use to store your data. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/filestore/docs/overview) ### [Filestore overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/filestore/docs/overview) Learn about Filestore as a network-attached file storage option. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs/concepts/backup-dr) ### [Backup and DR overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs/concepts/backup-dr) Back up and recover your data resources. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/netapp/volumes/docs/discover/overview) ### [NetApp Volumes overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/netapp/volumes/docs/discover/overview) Get fully-managed volume provisioning for your file-based applications. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/storage-overview) ### [Storage for GKE clusters overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/concepts/storage-overview) Learn the storage options that GKE supports and considerations for selecting the best option for your needs. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/disks) ### [Storage options for Compute Engine](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/disks) Learn the storage options that Compute Engine supports and considerations for selecting the best option for your needs. [](https://docs.cloud.google.com/cloud-ftp/overview) ### [Cloud FTP overview](https://docs.cloud.google.com/cloud-ftp/overview) Securely move data in and out of Cloud Storage by using SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). ## Training, blog articles, and more Go to training courses, blog articles, and other related resources. [](https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/netapp_googlecloud_solution_brief.pdf) ### [NetApp Volumes PDF](https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/netapp_googlecloud_solution_brief.pdf) Learn about how NetApp Volumes provides high-performance file storage for demanding enterprise applications and workloads.[](https://services.google.com/fh/files/misc/netapp_googlecloud_solution_brief.pdf) [](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/containers-kubernetes/using-filestore-as-an-accelerator-for-aiml-workloads-on-gke) ### [GKE plus Filestore](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/containers-kubernetes/using-filestore-as-an-accelerator-for-aiml-workloads-on-gke) View an example of how Filestore integration with GKE can significantly accelerate your AI/ML workload performance.[](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/containers-kubernetes/using-filestore-as-an-accelerator-for-aiml-workloads-on-gke) [](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/725) ### [Get Started with Cloud Storage](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/725) Study creating, performing basics tasks, and managing object retention with Cloud Storage.[](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/725) [](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/755) ### [Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/755) Study using the gcloud CLI command-line tool, APIs, and the APIs Explorer tool with Cloud Storage.[](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/755) [](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/763) ### [NetApp: Build, Protect, and Govern your Data Infrastructure](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/763) Study how to store, protect, and govern your data.[](https://www.cloudskillsboost.google/course_templates/763) [](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/storage-data-transfer/pick-the-right-storage-option-on-google-cloud) ### [Decision tree for storage workloads](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/storage-data-transfer/pick-the-right-storage-option-on-google-cloud) View a decision tree to choose storage options to meet your workload needs.[](https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/storage-data-transfer/pick-the-right-storage-option-on-google-cloud) ## Storage products by use case Expand sections or use the filter to find products and guides for typical use cases. ### Backing up your data resources Create and execute backup plans for databases, VMs, and file systems to protect all of your data resources consistently and efficiently. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/operations-color.svg) #### [Backup and DR](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs) A managed backup and disaster recovery (DR) service for centralized and application-consistent data protection. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/products/kubernetes-engine-color.svg) #### [Backup for GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/add-on/backup-for-gke) Protect, manage, and restore your containerized applications and data for workloads running on GKE clusters. #### [Protect and recover VMware VMs](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs/quickstarts/vmware-backup-recovery) Create and execute backup plans for your VMware VMs. #### [Protect and recover Microsoft SQL Server databases](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs/quickstarts/sql-server-backup-recovery) Create and execute backup plans for your Microsoft SQL Server databases. #### [Protect and recover Compute Engine instances](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs/quickstarts/gce-instances-backup-recovery) Create and execute backup plans for your Compute Engine instances. #### [Protect and recover SAP HANA databases in Compute Engine instances](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/docs/quickstarts/sap-hana-on-gce-backup-recovery) Create and execute backup plans for your SAP HANA databases in Compute Engine instances. #### [Data backup compliance](https://docs.cloud.google.com/backup-disaster-recovery/management-console/monitor-reports/compliance-report) Review and report on the backup status of your data resources. ### Storage solutions Choose your block, file, or object storage options. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/products/storage-color.svg) #### [Cloud Storage](https://docs.cloud.google.com/storage/docs) Store objects with global edge caching. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Filestore](https://docs.cloud.google.com/filestore/docs) Create fully managed, high-performance NFS file servers on Google Cloud. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [NetApp Volumes](https://docs.cloud.google.com/netapp/volumes/docs/discover/overview) A fully managed, cloud-based data storage service that provides advanced data management capabilities and highly scalable performance. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Managed Lustre](https://docs.cloud.google.com/managed-lustre/docs) A high-performance, fully managed parallel file system optimized for AI and HPC applications. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Persistent Disk](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/disks/persistent-disks) Persistent Disk volumes are durable network storage devices that your VMs can access like physical disks in a desktop or a server. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Hyperdisk](https://docs.cloud.google.com/compute/docs/disks/hyperdisks) A scalable, high-performance storage service with a comprehensive suite of data persistence and management capabilities. ### Data transfer Transfer your data into, within, or from Google Cloud. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Cloud FTP](https://docs.cloud.google.com/cloud-ftp/overview) Securely move data in and out of Cloud Storage by using SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP). ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Storage Transfer Service](https://docs.cloud.google.com/storage-transfer/docs/overview) Transfer data between Cloud Storage services such as AWS S3 and Cloud Storage. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/migration-color.svg) #### [Transfer Appliance](https://docs.cloud.google.com/transfer-appliance/docs/4.0/overview) Ship large volumes of data to Google Cloud using rackable storage. ### Related products, guides, and sites ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Filestore multishares for GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/filestore/docs/multishares) Optimize share usage within your Filestore instances. #### [Migrate your data](https://docs.cloud.google.com/storage-transfer/docs/create-transfers) Transfer your data from S3 or Azure into Cloud Storage. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/products/kubernetes-engine-color.svg) #### [Backup for GKE](https://docs.cloud.google.com/kubernetes-engine/docs/add-on/backup-for-gke/concepts/backup-for-gke) A service for backing up and restoring workloads in GKE clusters. #### [What is a data lake?](https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-a-data-lake) Store, process, and secure large amounts of structured, semistructured, and unstructured data in its native format and process any variety of it.[](https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-a-data-lake) ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/products/storage-color.svg) #### [Cloud Storage for Firebase](https://firebase.google.com/docs/storage) Use a powerful, simple, and cost-effective object storage service built for Google scale.[](https://firebase.google.com/docs/storage) #### [Storage Insights inventory reports](https://docs.cloud.google.com/storage/docs/insights/inventory-reports) Generate inventory reports containing metadata information about your objects. ![](https://docs.cloud.google.com/_static/clouddocs/images/icons/categories/storage-color.svg) #### [Google Drive](https://www.google.com/drive/) Store, share, and collaborate on files and folders from your mobile device, tablet, or computer. #### [Design an optimal storage strategy for your cloud workload](https://docs.cloud.google.com/architecture/storage-advisor) Plan and evaluate the features, design options, and relative advantages of block storage, file storage, and object storage services.[](https://docs.cloud.google.com/architecture/storage-advisor) #### [Architecture Center storage resources](https://docs.cloud.google.com/architecture/storage) Plan using content resources across a wide variety of storage subjects.[](https://docs.cloud.google.com/architecture/storage)