S3 Lifecycle Policies: Automate Data Management For Cost Optimization
S3 Lifecycle Policies automate data transitions & deletions based on usage patterns. Transition less accessed data to cheaper storage classes like S3 Standard-IA or Glacier, reducing costs without compromising access.
Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) is a cornerstone of AWS cloud storage, empowering users with the ability to store, access, and manage data seamlessly. Among its many features, Lifecycle Policies stand out as an effective tool for optimizing storage costs by automatically transitioning or expiring data based on its usage pattern. In this tutorial, we'll explore S3 Lifecycle Policies, the Infrequent Access (IA) storage class, and Glacier, all illustrated with a hands-on LAB. What Are S3 Lifecycle Policies? S3 Lifecycle Policies are rules that automate the management of objects w...