Google Cloud Storage - Good for projects from simple to demanding!
March 23, 2020

Google Cloud Storage - Good for projects from simple to demanding!

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Google Cloud Storage

We use Google Cloud Storage to backup individual files, backup entire systems, share files, and to host static content. Since a storage bucket can be configured to a URL, this tool allows us to easily and temporarily host files needed between systems. Some of our storage buckets are used to host software updates, others are used only as background system backups, among many other uses.

Pros

  • Permissions - easy to configure.
  • Security - variety of permissions allows fine grained control.
  • Reliability - storage service is essentially always available.

Cons

  • Learning curve - working with buckets isn't as straightforward as end user cloud storage (like Google Drive).
  • Less integration support than AWS in 3rd party tools.
  • Integration required for best results (programming into the API).
  • Eliminated the need for dedicated file host VMs.
  • Serves role in 'serverless' web apps (app engine + SQL instance + storage bucket).
  • Saves time with 'one off' file hosting needs - easily provide URL for a shared file.
We have used Amazon S3 for similar needs, or for solutions that don't support Google Cloud Storage. For us, Google Cloud Storage works much better since it's integrated into Google Cloud Platform. Since we use Google Cloud Platform, Google Cloud Storage is part of our cloud projects already, so integrating its features is much more secure and straightforward.
We have never used official support from Google for our Google Cloud Storage, but there is plenty of documentation in place already. With a small amount of work, anybody should be able to get started. Once needs get more complicated, there is still documentation from Google, but also plenty of community support for common use cases around the internet.

Do you think Google Cloud Storage delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Google Cloud Storage's feature set?

Yes

Did Google Cloud Storage live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Google Cloud Storage go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Google Cloud Storage again?

Yes

Google Cloud Storage is a great solution for many needs:
  • It can be used for sharing one-off files (assuming the bucket is configured with a URL, which requires a domain and ability to configure DNS settings). While this is a very simple use case, it still comes in useful in many real world cases.
  • Using Google Cloud Console or the Google Cloud SDK, it's easy to copy or move files between buckets and other cloud resources. These tools can be scripted for needs like system or project backups.

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