What does S3 Glacier Deep Archive provide?

S3 Glacier Deep Archive is designed specifically for the lowest-cost storage solution for data that is infrequently accessed, making it ideal for long-term data retention and archival purposes. This service is particularly useful for organizations that need to store large volumes of data that do not require immediate access but must be preserved for legal, compliance, or historical reasons.

The pricing structure of S3 Glacier Deep Archive reflects its focus on cost efficiency, allowing businesses to store data at a significantly lower price point compared to other storage tiers. Retrieval times can take several hours, which aligns well with the needs of infrequently accessed data that don't require high availability.

In contrast, other options might imply a different use case. For instance, fast access to data (option A) would not be characteristic of S3 Glacier Deep Archive, as the service is not built for immediate access. Similarly, medium access frequency (option C) does not fit into the specific use case of Glacier Deep Archive, which is designed for very infrequent access. Lastly, high-speed data storage (option D) is contrary to the purpose of Glacier Deep Archive, which prioritizes low-cost storage over speed.

Understanding these distinctions underscores why S3 Glacier Deep Archive serves as the lowest-cost solution for infrequently