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AZ-900 · Question 17 · Domain 2.4: Azure Storage Services
Which Azure Storage access tier is the most cost-effective for storing data that is rarely accessed and can tolerate retrieval times of several hours?
Which Azure Storage access 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 the tier designed for long-term, rarely accessed retention.
Full Answer
D.Archive tier✓ Correct
Archive tier
The Archive access tier has the lowest storage cost. But it has higher data retrieval costs with a higher latency as compared to the Hot and Cool tiers. Data must remain in the Archive tier for at least 180 days.
Common mistakes
Choosing Cool tier. Cool tier still provides immediate access, whereas Archive takes hours.
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