The cheapest storage class is rarely the cheapest answer. Retrieval pricing, minimum durations and per-transition fees decide whether a lifecycle rule saves money or manufactures waste.
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Storage spend doubled though traffic barely moved. Walk me through S3 storage classes and getting the bill back down.
The cheapest storage class is rarely the cheapest answer. Retrieval pricing, minimum durations and per-transition fees decide whether a lifecycle rule saves money or manufactures waste.
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