(Image credit: Backblaze) Backblaze B2: Support It is also highly secure with multiple security features including SSE and CORS rules. Another option is the on-premises to cloud solution, in which the data is moved from a server, NAS or SAN, and the data can migrate through ‘optimized cloud pipes,’ or through “Backblaze’s 96TB Fireball rapid ingest device.” The last option is from tape media, either from a reel cassette or a cartridge, with the data going through a high speed direct connection.Īlso realize that data goes through simple internet transfers so files can get moved through existing internet connections, with the connection optimized through multi-threading.Īt the heart of this service is the IaaS which is S3-compatible and native APIs, SDKs, and CLI, and is also designed to be able to handle developer workloads. It can be done cloud to cloud, with movement of the data from your existing cloud service, for example Google Drive, or Amazon S3, and then written to the Backblaze B2 server. Migrations to Backblaze B2 can be performed through a variety of different methods.

Designed also to be ‘workflow friendly,’ as it can easily connect for NAS, SAN and MAM configurations. It is also well suited for media as the files are always accessible, and not stored on tape or another offline solution with the inherent delays of getting the data accessed. (Image credit: Backblaze) Backblaze B2: Featuresīackblaze B2 is designed to be able to handle the storage of media as they claim to have “Millions of objects and petabytes of data.” It is designed for ease of setup and to be up and running in minutes.

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