Escaping the Storage Cost Trap: When to Use File Systems vs Blob Storage for Logs

Storage architecture is a critical but often overlooked lever for controlling log management costs at enterprise scale. This article reveals why organizations fail when they adopt a single storage strategy—whether pure blob storage or pure file systems—and explains why a hybrid approach (file systems for short-term aggregation, blob storage for long-term archival) typically delivers superior cost and performance. Understanding these tradeoffs is essential for any organization managing massive data volumes.