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  • Azure | Object Storage

    Azure Storage Accounts – Consider Upgrading Account Kind to Storage V2

    Upgrade legacy Azure storage accounts to general-purpose v2 (Storage V2) to optimize storage costs, improve performance, and access advanced features. Why Upgrade Storage Account Types? Azure recommends general-purpose v2 accounts for most storage scenarios. These accounts provide significant advantages over older storage account types, offering more flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and advanced management capabilities. Key Benefits of…

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  • Azure | Object Storage

    Azure Storage Accounts – Consider Lifecycle Policy for Blob Storage

    Azure storage accounts can generate significant unnecessary costs when blob storage isn’t managed efficiently. A lifecycle policy automates data management, transitioning blobs between access tiers or deleting unused data to optimize storage expenses and improve overall cloud infrastructure efficiency. Why This Policy Matters Effective blob storage management is crucial for controlling cloud infrastructure costs. Without…

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  • AWS | Object Storage

    Amazon ECR – Consider Using a Lifecycle Policy

    Implement Amazon Elastic Container Registry (ECR) lifecycle policies to automatically manage container image retention, optimize storage costs, and improve overall repository efficiency. Why Lifecycle Policies Matter Container image storage can quickly become a significant cloud expense. Without proper management, organizations can inadvertently accumulate unnecessary images that consume valuable storage and increase monthly costs. A well-designed…

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  • AWS | Object Storage

    Amazon S3 – Consider Deleting or Moving Non-Current Object Versions

    Amazon S3 versioning can inadvertently lead to significant cloud storage costs. Non-current object versions continue to consume storage space and incur charges, even when they’re no longer actively used. This policy provides guidance on managing these unnecessary object versions to optimize cloud spending and storage efficiency. Why This Policy Matters Object versioning in Amazon S3…

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  • AWS | Object Storage

    Amazon S3 – Consider Deleting Incomplete Multi-Part Uploads

    Automatically remove abandoned multi-part uploads in Amazon S3 to prevent unnecessary storage costs and optimize cloud spending. Why This Policy Matters Incomplete multi-part uploads can silently accumulate in your Amazon S3 buckets, creating hidden cloud waste. These abandoned upload fragments continue to consume storage space and generate ongoing costs, even though they are not usable…

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  • AWS | Object Storage

    Amazon S3 – Consider Deleting or Moving Old Objects to a Cheaper Storage Class

    Optimize S3 storage costs by implementing intelligent lifecycle policies that automatically move or delete objects based on access patterns and age. Detailed Explanation Why This Policy Matters In cloud cost management, storage often represents a significant and overlooked expense. Amazon S3 offers multiple storage classes, but many organizations continue to store data in the most…

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