Storage Comparison
| Feature | Local Storage | S3 Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Complexity | Simple | Moderate |
| External Dependencies | None | S3 service required |
| Performance | Fast (local I/O) | Network latency |
| Scalability | Limited to disk | Unlimited |
| High Availability | ❌ Not supported | ✅ Required |
| Redundancy | None (unless RAID/NFS) | Built-in |
| Cost | Disk only | S3 storage + requests |
| Best For | Single-instance, dev/test | HA, production, cloud |