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What is the main benefit of using the Amazon S3 Glacier storage class?

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AWS - S3 Fundamentals
What is the main benefit of using the Amazon S3 Glacier storage class?
AImmediate access to frequently used data
BLow-cost storage for long-term archival data
CStorage in multiple availability zones for high durability
DStorage optimized for frequently changing data
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Identify Glacier's purpose

    Glacier is designed for long-term archival with very low cost.

  2. Step 2: Contrast with other classes

    Immediate access is for Standard; Glacier is slower but cheaper for archives.

  3. Final Answer:

    Low-cost storage for long-term archival data -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Glacier = archival, low cost [OK]
Quick Trick: Glacier = cheap long-term archive [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking Glacier provides instant access
  • Confusing Glacier with Standard class
  • Assuming Glacier is for frequently changing data

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