How is this different from PaaS Storage?

Compute Storage (Block Storage and Object Storage) gives you direct, configurable storage that attaches to infrastructure you manage yourself. PaaS Storage — File Storage and Backup Storage — is fully managed, so you don't handle any infrastructure setup at all. Choose Compute Storage if you're running your own instances; choose PaaS Storage if you want a ready-to-use shared drive or backup system.

Can I use Block Storage and Object Storage together?

Yes. Most infrastructure setups use Block Storage for the application/database layer and Object Storage for backups, logs, and static assets, running side by side on the same account.

Do I need to manage the underlying storage hardware?

No. You control configuration - size, region, encryption, lifecycle rules - but the physical infrastructure, redundancy, and durability are handled by Cantech Cloud.

Can I migrate existing storage to Cantech Cloud?

Yes. Object Storage supports standard S3-compatible migration tools, and our team offers free migration assistance for both storage types.

How is Compute Storage priced?

Both storage types use simple, usage-based pricing - you pay only for what you provision. See Compute Pricing for details.

Compute Storage

Storage Built for Your Cloud Infrastructure

Name: Cloud Compute Storage
Brand: Cantech Cloud

Block Storage Volumes and S3 Object Storage for teams running their own compute infrastructure - attach directly to your instances, control configuration yourself, and scale on your terms.

Looking for fully managed storage instead?

If you want ready-to-use file sharing or automated backups without managing infrastructure, check out PaaS Storage.

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Choose the Right Storage Type

Block Storage Volume

High-performance, low-latency block volumes that attach directly to your compute instances. Built for databases, transactional applications, and any workload that needs consistent I/O and full control over the disk layer.

Best for: Databases, VMs, containers, enterprise applications

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S3 Object Storage

Scalable, S3-compatible object storage accessed via API - built to sit alongside your compute instances for application data, backups, and large-scale unstructured storage, without capacity planning.

Best for: Application storage, backups, media assets, data lakes

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Infrastructure Storage, Not Managed Storage

Unlike fully managed storage plans, Block Storage and Object Storage give you direct control over how storage attaches to and interacts with your compute environment:

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You Provision It

Create volumes or buckets on demand and attach them to your own instances via dashboard, CLI, or API - no bundled software layer in between.

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You Configure It

Choose volume size, performance tier, and region. Set your own lifecycle rules, encryption policies, and access controls.

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You Scale It

Resize block volumes independently of compute, or let object storage scale automatically from gigabytes to petabytes - without switching plans.

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We Keep It Running

Durability, redundancy, and 24/7 support are built in at the infrastructure layer, so the storage itself is never something you have to manage.

Block Storage vs. Object Storage

	Block Storage Volume	S3 Object Storage
Best for	Databases, VMs, transactional workloads	Application data, backups, media, archives
Access pattern	Attached to a single compute instance	Accessed over the network via S3 API
Performance	Low-latency, high IOPS	High throughput at scale
Scalability	Resize volumes independently of compute	Scales automatically from GB to PB

Need shared drives or automated backups instead of infrastructure-level storage?
See PaaS Storage for File Storage and Backup Storage.

Built for Infrastructure Workload

Databases & Transactional Systems

Consistent, low-latency performance for relational and NoSQL databases running on your own compute instances.

Application Data & Logs

Store application-generated data and logs on object storage without provisioning additional disks.

Backups & Snapshots

Create on-demand block volume snapshots or lifecycle-managed object storage backups for disaster recovery.

Media & Data Lakes

Store and serve large media files or centralize datasets for analytics pipelines at scale.

How It Works

1. Choose Your Storage Type

Pick Block Storage for compute-attached performance, or Object Storage for scalable, API-driven storage.

2. Provision in Minutes

Create a volume or bucket, configure region and size, and get started via dashboard, CLI, or API.

3. Attach & Integrate

Attach block volumes to running instances without downtime, or connect object storage using S3-compatible SDKs.

4. Monitor & Manage

Track usage, performance, and billing from one dashboard, with snapshots and lifecycle policies to keep data protected.

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