AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - Retrieval Policies

This lecture covers the various retrieval policies available in AWS Glacier. It explains how to access the Glacier service through the AWS Management Console and details the three types of retrieval policies: free tier, max retrieval rate, and no retrieval limit. The lecture also discusses the pricing and data retrieval limits associated with each policy, as well as the different types of retrieval requests (expedited, standard, and bulk) and their respective charges. Additionally, it highlights the factors affecting storage and data transfer charges, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right retrieval policy based on these considerations.

What is the primary benefit of using the free tier retrieval policy in AWS Glacier?

• Unlimited data retrieval

• Faster data retrieval speeds

• Free retrieval of up to 10GB per month

• No data retrieval charges at all

How does the max retrieval rate policy affect data retrieval?

• It restricts retrieval to specific times of the day

• It provides free retrieval for the first 10GB

• It sets a limit on data retrieval per hour, affecting billing

• It allows unlimited data retrieval per hour

Which retrieval policy has no limit on the amount of data that can be retrieved per hour?

• No retrieval limit

• Max retrieval rate

• Standard retrieval

• Free tier

What factors should be considered when choosing a data retrieval policy in AWS Glacier?

• All of the above

• Amount of storage space consumed

• Number of retrieval requests

• Data transfer charges

Which retrieval method might incur additional charges based on the number of requests made?

• Free tier retrieval

• Expedited retrieval

• Standard retrieval

• Bulk retrieval