

For example, I can configure my weekly Amazon S3 backup to be replaced by a newer version, while the older backup goes to the bucket with Amazon Standard I/A class assigned for 30 days (in case I will still need it later). Lifecycle contains rules that define when the backup data should be transferred and the location of this transfer. This division allows configuring data lifecycle and backup retention policies.
#Amazon cloud storage pricing archive#
Amazon Glacier Deep Archive - the cheapest storage solution with the highest restore cost.įurther reading Amazon S3 Storage Classes Explained.Amazon Glacier - for data you need rarely less expensive to store, more expensive and sophisticated to recover from, including a 90 days yearly deletion fee charge.Amazon S3 Standard One-Zone Infrequent Access (S3 Z-IA) - same as the previous class, but cheaper and less durable.

Less expensive to store, more expensive to recover, include a 30 days early deletion fee charge
