"Hot data" is data frequently accessed by a user on a local drive or remotely via the Internet (compared to cold data, which is rarely accessed). Speedy and consistent response times are very important for this type of data, so it is usually located on the fastest storage drives available, such as solid-state drives. In a server environment, hot data should be located in a flash, hybrid or tiered storage environment if possible, or in the cache of a network attached storage (NAS) device.
"Hot data" is data frequently accessed by a user on a local drive or remotely via the Internet (compared to cold data, which is rarely accessed). Speedy and consistent response times are very important for this type of data, so it is usually located on the fastest storage drives available, such as solid-state drives. In a server environment, hot data should be located in a flash, hybrid or tiered storage environment if possible, or in the cache of a network attached storage (NAS) device. This ensures that the most-accessed content will load and run as fast as possible, which helps to create a more fluid and efficient computing experience at home or the work place.
Some examples of hot data include critical files, continuously-updated documents (i.e. procedures, guides and policies), current project documents worked on by multiple people, and video game files (or gaming server files like a Minecraft server).
As far as accessing your files on the Cloud goes, the faster you need to access your data, the more expensive the service will be. There are some very pricey premium plans out there that enterprises are willing purchase. Efficiency is extremely important in the business world and quick access to files is a big part of this.