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# Understanding Object Storage Options for the ArcSight Database

Object Storage is the industry standard technical term for the type of storage component used for ArcSight Database's communal storage. The information on this page relates to "bring-your-own" On-premises S3-compatible storage only.

When deploying to the cloud, it is recommended to use the cloud-provided Object Storage technology as it would almost always be more reliable, easier to manage and less expensive. For more information on what Object Storage technology to use, when a cloud-provided one is not readily available, see Hybrid Cloud Support.

When installing the database On-premises, you can choose to use any one of several S3-compatible object store technologies. To choose a technology compatible with the ArcSight Database system, see Eon On-Premises Storage in the ArcSight Database Guide.

Not all S3-compatible object store technologies provide the same performance or capabilities. Research is important to determine the ideal solution for your needs. We've found that MinIO works well in the testing we've performed in our labs, but other solutions might work better for your environment. To help you get an idea of how to configure MinIO for use with ArcSight Database, see the example in "Configuring the ArcSight Database for MinIO Storage (Examples Only)."