Part of the SQL Server 2022 blog series.
Backup and restore to simple storage service (S3)compatible object storage is a new feature introduced in SQL Server 2022 that grants the user the capability to back up or restore their databases using S3-compatible object storage, whether that be on-premises, or in the cloud.
What is object storage?
Object storage, also known as object-based storage, is a relatively new storage architecture that manipulates data storage as distinct units, called objects. Object storage was built from the ground up to provide flexibility and scalability.
Unlike the traditional file system that uses a hierarchical file distribution system, object storage