S3 Glacier AWS labs step by step

 

1. Create an S3 Glacier Vault

• Navigate to S3 Console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "S3" and select the service.
• Create Vault: Click "Create bucket".
• Configure Vault:
  • Bucket name: Provide a unique name for your vault.
  • Region: Choose the desired region for your vault.
  • Storage class: Select "Glacier" as the storage class.
  • Properties: Configure any additional properties as needed (e.g., encryption, tagging).
• Create bucket: Click "Create bucket".

AWS S3 Console showing the creation of a Glacier vault

2. Upload Files to the Vault

• Navigate to the Vault: Select the newly created vault.
• Upload Files: Click "Upload" and select the files you want to archive.
• Configure Upload:
  • Archive format: Choose the desired archive format (e.g., ZIP, TAR).
  • Description: Provide an optional description for the archive.
  • Encryption: Configure encryption if desired.
• Upload: Click "Upload".

AWS S3 Console showing the upload of files to a Glacier vault

3. Retrieve Files from the Vault

• Initiate Retrieval: Select the archive you want to retrieve.
• Initiate Retrieval: Click "Initiate job".
• Choose Retrieval Type: Select the desired retrieval type (e.g., Standard, Expedited, Bulk).
• Initiate: Click "Initiate job".

AWS S3 Console showing the initiation of a retrieval job

4. Download Retrieved Files

• Wait for Retrieval: Once the retrieval job completes, you can download the files.
• Download Files: Click "Download" next to the retrieved archive.

AWS S3 Console showing the download of retrieved files

5. Additional Considerations

• Retrieval Types: Choose the appropriate retrieval type based on your retrieval speed and cost requirements.
• Lifecycle Management: Use S3 Lifecycle Management to automatically transition files to Glacier after a specified period.
• Data Protection: Consider encryption and other security measures to protect your archived data.
• Cost Optimization: Evaluate the cost implications of different retrieval types and storage durations.