The import and export mechanism is used to provide a means of transporting data inside and outside of a cloud storage device. This mechanism can be used to import or export data to and from a cloud environment using temporary or permanent links, and interoperate with another cloud storage device so that data can be copied for export and storage outside of the cloud, such as for backup or disaster recovery.

This mechanism is covered in CCP Module 7: Fundamental Cloud Security and
in Module 8: Advanced Cloud Security.

For more information regarding the Cloud Certified Professional (CCP) curriculum, visit www.arcitura.com/ccp.

The architectural model upon which this design pattern is based is further covered in:

Cloud Computing Design Patterns by Thomas Erl, Robert Cope, Amin Naserpour

(ISBN: 9780133858563, Hardcover, ~ 528 pages)

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