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AZ-900 · Question 30 · Domain 2.4: Azure Storage Services
Which Azure Storage tier is the most cost-effective for storing data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval times of several hours?
Which Azure Storage tier is the most cost-effective for storing data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval times of several hours?
Answer options:
A.
Hot tier
B.
Cool tier
C.
Cold tier
D.
Archive tier
How to approach this question
Look for 'rarely accessed' and 'retrieval times of several hours'.
Full Answer
D.Archive tier✓ Correct
Archive tier
The Archive access tier has the lowest storage cost but the highest data retrieval costs and latency. It is optimized for storing data that is rarely accessed and stored for at least 180 days. Retrieving data from the Archive tier can take up to 15 hours.
Common mistakes
Choosing Cool or Cold tier. While cheaper than Hot, they still provide immediate access. Archive is the only tier with delayed retrieval.
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