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# Learn about Cloud Storage

Learn about the basics of cloud storage, including an explanation of what cloud storage is, the different types of cloud storage, and integrating cloud storage with on-premise file systems. 

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<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>What is cloud storage?</td><td><a href="/the-cloud-storage-guide/learn-about-cloud-storage/what-exactly-is-cloud-storage-and-how-does-it-work.md">What exactly is cloud storage and how does it work?</a></td></tr><tr><td>File storage, block storage, and object storage</td><td><a href="/the-cloud-storage-guide/learn-about-cloud-storage/cloud-storage-types-file-storage-block-storage-and-object-storage.md">Cloud storage types: File Storage, Block Storage, and Object Storage</a></td></tr><tr><td>Migrating between storage platforms</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>