A storage solution that can be used for data retrieval, security, compliance, and storage archiving
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Nov 16, 2023
Summary
I use Amazon S3 Glacier for cost-effective, secure data archiving, benefiting from its data retrieval, security, and compliance features. While it offers ROI, cost optimization needs improvement. I previously used Azure Blob Storage, which is cheaper than Glacier.
Pros
"Data retrieval, security, compliance, and storage archiving are the most valuable features of Amazon S3 Glacier."
Cons
"The solution's cost optimization could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use Amazon S3 Glacier to provide secure and durable data archiving at a low cost compared to the standard storage options. I'm currently working with Azure Cloud, and I have done most of the migration from Amazon S3 Glacier to Azure Blob Storage.
Amazon S3 Glacier is used to store data, files, and required certificates.
What is most valuable?
Data retrieval, security, compliance, and storage archiving are the most valuable features of Amazon S3 Glacier.
What needs improvement?
The solution's cost optimization could be improved. The solution uses the monitoring storage cost, implementing cost-saving strategies for transitioning data to the Glacier storage classes and defining the appropriate retrieval options.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for more than three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Amazon S3 Glacier an eight out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate Amazon S3 Glacier an eight out of ten for scalability.
How are customer service and support?
I rate the solution's technical support seven and a half out of ten.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have previously used Azure Blob Storage.
How was the initial setup?
Amazon S3 Glacier's initial setup wasn't that hard, but it was challenging.
What was our ROI?
We have seen a return on investment with Amazon S3 Glacier. With Amazon S3 Glacier, the more you pay, the more you'll get. The resources that we pay for depend completely upon the client.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Amazon S3 Glacier has good pricing.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
My organization uses the Azure cloud platform which is cheaper compared to Amazon S3 Glacier.
What other advice do I have?
Amazon S3 Glacier was deployed on-cloud in our organization.
Overall, I rate Amazon S3 Glacier a nine out of ten.
*Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.