Google Workspace Architecture

Gmail — Logical Data Architecture

Behavioral and logical model of how Gmail stores and organizes email data. Hover over any component for technical detail.

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Google Drive — Logical Data Architecture

Behavioral and logical model of how Google Drive stores files, folders, and permissions. Hover over any component for technical detail.

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Google Calendar & Chat — Logical Data Architecture

Behavioral model of how Calendar stores events, attendees, and recurrence, and how Chat stores messages, spaces, and threads.

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Google Vault — Logical Data Architecture

Behavioral and logical model of how Google Vault stores matters, holds, retention policies, and manages eDiscovery exports across Workspace data.

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