
S3 Glacier
Amazon S3 Glacier is a secure, durable storage service for archiving large amounts of data that you don’t need to access frequently. It’s designed for long-term backup, historical records, or compliance data. Retrieving data from Glacier takes a few hours, making it cost-effective for infrequent access, while still ensuring data safety. Think of it as a digital safety deposit box—ideal for storing important information that you want preserved over time without ongoing costs for immediate access.