Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering
A storage class in Amazon S3 that automatically moves data between two access tiers based on changing access patterns.
Description
Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering is a storage class designed to optimize storage costs for data with unpredictable access patterns. It automatically monitors access to objects and moves them between two tiers: frequent access and infrequent access. This ensures that data is stored cost-effectively, as you are only charged for the tier that is being used. The transition happens automatically without the need for manual intervention, making it ideal for organizations that handle large volumes of data with variable access requirements. For example, a media company that archives video footage may find that some videos are accessed frequently right after they are uploaded, while others may not be accessed at all for months. S3 Intelligent-Tiering removes the guesswork and provides cost savings by ensuring that only the most accessed data is stored in the more expensive frequent access tier. Additionally, it allows for the integration of lifecycle policies and data analytics, further optimizing storage management in the AWS ecosystem.
Examples
- A digital media company uses S3 Intelligent-Tiering to store video content that sees spikes in access after new releases.
- An e-commerce platform utilizes S3 Intelligent-Tiering for product images, where some images are frequently viewed during sales while others remain dormant.
Additional Information
- S3 Intelligent-Tiering has no retrieval charges, making it cost-effective for data that is accessed infrequently.
- It is ideal for data lakes, machine learning, and analytics workloads where access patterns can be unpredictable.