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Are you trying to understand how Amazon S3 Glacier works and which storage option is best for your needs? Here’s a simple guide to help you decide and get started.
Amazon S3 Glacier is a storage service designed for long-term data archiving at a low cost. It offers different storage classes to fit various data access needs:
– S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval allows you to access your data in milliseconds and is cheaper than the standard S3 storage. It’s perfect if you need to access your data about once every few months.
– S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval, previously known simply as S3 Glacier, is a cost-effective choice for data that you access about once or twice a year. The retrieval times can vary depending on the retrieval method you choose—either faster or more cost-efficient.
– S3 Glacier Deep Archive is the cheapest storage option for data you only need to access once or twice a year. Retrieval times are longer, typically between 12 and 48 hours.
If you’re backing up data from systems like a Synology NAS, it’s usually best to use S3 with Glacier storage classes rather than working with Glacier directly. This setup combines the low cost of Glacier with easier management through Amazon S3, making it a much more user-friendly choice.
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