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Where are user images stored?
Store the images as a file in the file system and create a record in a table with the exact path to that image. Or, store the image itself in a table using an “image” or “binary data” data type of the database server.
Are images stored in a database?
To insert images into a database, the database must support images. Images are stored in binary in a table cell. The data type for the cell is a binary large object (BLOB), which is a new SQL type in SQL3 for storing binary data.
Where is user content stored?
Where Should I Store Files?
- Store user files in your database in a text column, or something similar.
- Store user files directly on your web server.
- Store user files in a file storage service like Amazon S3.
How does Facebook store its photos?
That research involves caches, algorithms and hard drives, among other technical aspects. Lloyd also researched ways to maximize the space Facebook has for images by storing newer photos differently than old photos. Data storage is referred to with the temperatures hot, warm and cold.
Is Facebook’s data storage really that special?
While Facebook is unique in its data storage, the research Lloyd and others conduct won’t just benefit data behemoths. “The things we’re learning apply to smaller Web services, too,” he said.
What should be included in a Facebook data file?
Aside from the index, your Facebook data file should also include several other folders, labeled html, messages, photos, and videos. Mostly they repeat information that’s also included in the index. Don’t skip them altogether though.
What is Facebook’s new access your information feature?
The social network also plans to add an option for users to transfer the data to another service if they want. Part of the rollout includes a new tool called Access Your Information, which allows users to more easily view and delete old posts, reactions, comments, and search history.