In the Content Software for File system, data can be stored on two forms of media:
- On locally-attached SSDs, which are an integral part of the Content Software for File system configuration.
- On object-store systems external to the Content Software for File system, which are either third-party solutions, cloud services, or part of the Content Software for File system.
The Content Software for File system can be configured either as an SSD-only system or as a data management system consisting of both SSDs and object stores. By nature, SSDs provide high performance and low latency storage, while object stores compromise performance and latency but are the most cost-effective solution available for storage. Consequently, users focused on high performance only must consider using an SSD-only Content Software for File system configuration, while users seeking to balance performance and cost must consider a tiered data management system, with the assurance that the Content Software for File system features control the allocation of hot data on SSDs and warm data on object stores, thereby optimizing the overall user experience and budget.