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1. Introduction to Amazon Glacier for Archival Storage A Cost-effective Solution for Data Archiving +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

2. What is Amazon Glacier? • Definition: Amazon Glacier is a low-cost, highly durable, and secure archival storage service designed for data that is infrequently accessed. • Purpose: Ideal for storing long-term backups, archives, and data that do not need to be accessed immediately. • Key Characteristics: • Low storage cost • High durability (11 9's durability) • Designed for infrequent access • Secured with encryption +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

3. Use Cases for Amazon Glacier • Data Archival: • Long-term backups • Regulatory compliance data • Media content archival (e.g., videos, images) • Cost-Effective Storage: • Large datasets with low retrieval frequency • Disaster recovery plans • Compliance and Security: • Financial and healthcare records • Legal documents +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

4. Key Features of Amazon Glacier • Cost-Effective: • Extremely low storage cost. • Flexible retrieval options for varying needs. • Durability: • 99.999999999% durability over a given year. • Data is replicated across multiple availability zones. • Scalable: • Seamlessly scales as your data grows. • Handles petabytes of data without manual intervention. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

5. How Amazon Glacier Works • Data Storage: • Files are stored in archives (individual files or data blobs). • Data is organized into vaults (logical containers). • Archiving Process: • Data is uploaded through AWS S3 or directly using Glacier APIs. • Automated storage management with lifecycle policies (e.g., from S3 to Glacier). • Retrieval: • Expedited: Quick access for emergency retrieval (1-5 minutes). • Standard: Takes 3-5 hours. • Bulk: For large amounts of data (5-12 hours). +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

6. Glacier Storage Classes • Glacier Storage Options: • Glacier: Standard archival storage for infrequent access. • Glacier Deep Archive: Ultra-low-cost storage for data that is rarely retrieved (e.g., 7-10 years). • Differences: • Glacier: Faster retrieval options but higher cost. • Deep Archive: Cheapest option but retrieval time is longer. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

7. Data Security in Amazon Glacier • Encryption: • All data is encrypted by default, both in transit and at rest. • Supports customer-managed keys via AWS Key Management Service (KMS). • Access Control: • Fine-grained access permissions via AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM). • Data Integrity: • Automatic checksum verification during uploads and downloads. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

8. Pricing Model for Amazon Glacier • Storage Costs: • Price is based on storage volume (per GB/month). • Deep Archiveis more cost-effective for infrequent access. • Retrieval Costs: • Retrieval requests incur costs (based on speed and data volume). • Expedited retrievals are the most expensive, while bulk is the cheapest. • Additional Costs: • PUT, GET, and LIST operations also incur minor fees. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

9. Conclusion • Benefits: • Low cost, high durability, and flexible retrieval options. • Ideal for organizations needing long-term archival storage. • When to Use Glacier: • When your data doesn’t need to be accessed often. • If cost savings and durability are priorities. • Next Steps: • Explore integration with AWS S3 lifecycle policies for automated archiving. • Evaluate Glacier’s retrieval options based on your organization’s needs. +91-7032290546 www.visualpath.in

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