A cloud administrator needs to implement a new system within the current CSP. The system requires a storage service to allocate a large number of digital files and images. The storage service must kee

NAS storage uses a file hierarchy accessed over network protocols like NFS or SMB, which are not suited for serving content directly to web browsers.

Object storage stores unstructured data such as images and digital files as discrete objects with unique identifiers and metadata, making it ideal for massive scale. It exposes content via HTTP/HTTPS endpoints, allowing browsers to retrieve images directly without a middleware layer. Cloud object storage services (e.g., AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage) are purpose-built for distributed read access at global scale.

File storage, like NAS, relies on hierarchical directory structures and network file-sharing protocols that do not natively support HTTP-based browser access.

Block storage presents raw volumes to operating systems and requires a file system layer on top; it cannot serve files directly to browsers or support distributed access patterns.