- Azure Blob Storage is a service that stores unstructured data in the cloud as objects or blobs.
- Blob storage offers different tiers, including Hot, Cool, Cold, and Archive, to provide flexibility in managing storage costs based on access patterns and performance requirements.
- The Hot tier is the default tier and is ideal for frequent data reads, with low access costs but high storage costs.
- The Cool tier is used for infrequently accessed data that needs to be available immediately, with effective storage costs but high accessibility charges.
- The Cold tier is similar to the Cool tier but allows data to be retained for a minimum of 90 days.
- The Archive tier is an offline tier that can archive data for a minimum of 180 days and is ideal for saving raw data, legal compliance information, and secondary backups.
- Each tier has different access latency and pricing models, allowing users to optimize storage costs while meeting the needs of their applications and workloads.
- Azure Blob storage enables seamless transition between tiers, allowing users to dynamically move data between tiers based on changing access patterns and cost considerations.
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