Chapter 5: Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

In this chapter, we look at one of the available storage services on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Many clients who are just starting on their cloud journey often consider storage services in the cloud as a stepping stone to going cloud-native in the long run. While storage options have become cheaper over the years, the fact remains that we continue to consume more and more storage with the passage of time. That said, it is vital that organizations also have a smart life cycle policy for their storage needs. Companies may be required to keep data for many years, and for as long as 7 to 10 years for compliance and regulatory purposes. However, at some point, a substantial amount of data is no longer required, and purging this data from the network not only makes management easier but also saves on cost.

Access to AWS storage services is extremely easy, and rather than procuring new storage hardware to host on-premises, it is much easier...