solutions-architect video for a research firm archives experimental datasets generated by automated laboratory equipment. Each dataset is about 10 MB in size
A research firm archives experimental datasets generated by automated laboratory equipment. Each dataset is about 10 MB in size and is initially accessed frequently for analysis within the first month. After this period, the access rate drops significantly, but the data must remain immediately retrievable if needed. Due to compliance policies, each dataset must be retained in AWS storage for exactly 4 years before deletion. The firm currently stores the data in Amazon S3 Standard storage and wants to minimize costs without compromising data availability or retrieval speed. Which solution meets these requirements most cost-effectively?