S3 Object Storage Classes Flashcards
At which moment can you choose a Storage Class in S3?
During object upload
What is the default Storage Class in S3?
S3 Standard
Can you change the class of an object once it was already uploaded?
Yes, it is easy but some conditions need to be met
What level of resilience does the S3 Standard Storage class have?
Regional resilience
Can the S3 Standard class tolerate the failure of an AZ?
Yes, because it is regionally resilient
How does the S3 Standard mode achieve regional resilience?
By replicating the objects in at least 3 AZs
How much % of durability does the S3 Standard class have?
11 9’s
How much % of availability does the S3 Standard class have?
4 9’s
How much % of SLAdoes the S3 Standard class have?
3 9’s
What happens if S3 breaches some SLAs?
AWS will give you some discounts.
What are the benefits of using S3 Standard?
Low latency and high throughput
What is the S3 Standard class billed for?
- Data storage: GB/month fee
- Transfer OUT of data: $ per GB
- Price per 1000 requests
- No retrieval fee, no minimum duration, no minimum size
Main UC for using S3 Standard Class?
Frequently accessed data which is important and non-replaceable.
How much cheaper is to use the S3 Standard-IA class than S3 Standard?
Approx. 54% cheaper
Is there any minimum size that each object will be charged for when using S3 Standard-IA (even when it is smaller)?
128 KB. For smaller objects, you might end up paying much more money.
Is there any minimum duration of storage that will be billed when using S3 Standard-IA
30 days minimum duration charge (even if you store the object for 1 day).
Is there any retrieval fee when using Standard-IA?
Yes, it is charged per GB and it is normally small.
Main UCs for using S3 Standard-IA
- Rapid and less frequent access.
Data rarely needed but immediately. - Long term storage like DR files