You have an app that requires a shared file system. Which service would you choose?

Choosing a service for a shared file system in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure leads to selecting File Storage. This service is specifically designed for scenarios requiring a common file system that can be accessed by multiple compute instances. File Storage utilizes network file system protocols, enabling easy sharing of files across different users and applications, making it ideal for workloads that require collaboration and access to the same data set.

File Storage provides features such as automatic backups, scalability, and secure network access, ensuring data integrity and availability for applications that require shared file access. This capability is particularly useful for use cases such as content management systems, data analytics processing, or any application where latency and performance are critical for file sharing.

Other services mentioned serve distinct purposes. Object Storage is optimized for unstructured data storage, like blobs or objects, rather than a file system format. Block Volume is intended for use cases where high-performance block-level storage is needed for a single instance, not for shared file access. Database Service, while essential for managing relational data, does not provide a shared file system capability either. Therefore, when the requirement is for a shared file system, File Storage is unequivocally the most suitable choice.