What are the OCI Object Storage tiers and when should I use each?

Standard tier is for frequently accessed data with instant retrieval — use it for active application data, recent logs, and hot datasets. Infrequent Access tier costs about 60% less per GB but has a minimum 31-day storage charge and per-GB retrieval fee — use it for data accessed monthly or less. Archive tier costs about 90% less than Standard but requires 1 hour to restore and has a minimum 90-day storage charge — use it for compliance archives, old backups, and rarely accessed historical data.

Can I apply lifecycle rules to specific objects within a bucket?

Yes. Lifecycle rules support object name prefix filters that target specific objects or folders within a bucket. For example, you can create a rule that applies only to objects with the prefix 'logs/' and another for objects with prefix 'data/raw/'. Rules without a prefix filter apply to all objects in the bucket. Multiple rules can coexist on a single bucket, each targeting different prefixes with different transition and deletion schedules.

OCI Object Lifecycle Builder

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Build Object Storage lifecycle policy rules for archival, tiering, and automatic deletion.

Object Storage Lifecycle Rules

Bucket Name

Namespace

Rule 1

Rule Name

Action

Time Amount

Time Unit

Enabled

Bucket name is required
Rule 1: Name is required

Generated Lifecycle Policy JSON

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About This Tool

OCI Object Storage lifecycle policies automate the management of objects by defining rules that transition objects between storage tiers (Standard, Infrequent Access, Archive) or delete them after specified periods. Effective lifecycle policies reduce storage costs by ensuring data moves to cheaper tiers as it ages and is automatically cleaned up when no longer needed. This builder helps you configure lifecycle rules with prefix filters, time conditions, tier transitions, and deletion policies.

When to Use This Tool

•Creating a lifecycle policy that transitions log files to Infrequent Access after 30 days and Archive after 90 days for cost optimization
•Building rules that automatically delete temporary processing files and build artifacts older than 7 days
•Configuring tiered storage policies for a data lake that moves raw data to Archive after processing while keeping recent data in Standard tier
•Setting up lifecycle rules with object name prefix filters to apply different retention policies to different data categories within the same bucket

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the OCI Object Storage tiers and when should I use each?: Standard tier is for frequently accessed data with instant retrieval — use it for active application data, recent logs, and hot datasets. Infrequent Access tier costs about 60% less per GB but has a minimum 31-day storage charge and per-GB retrieval fee — use it for data accessed monthly or less. Archive tier costs about 90% less than Standard but requires 1 hour to restore and has a minimum 90-day storage charge — use it for compliance archives, old backups, and rarely accessed historical data.
Can I apply lifecycle rules to specific objects within a bucket?: Yes. Lifecycle rules support object name prefix filters that target specific objects or folders within a bucket. For example, you can create a rule that applies only to objects with the prefix 'logs/' and another for objects with prefix 'data/raw/'. Rules without a prefix filter apply to all objects in the bucket. Multiple rules can coexist on a single bucket, each targeting different prefixes with different transition and deletion schedules.

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