Lifecycle and Tiering

Moving data through its useful life without a script: S3 storage classes and the retrieval bargain each one strikes, lifecycle configuration and the traps in transition rules, Intelligent-Tiering versus explicit policy, Redshift and DynamoDB retention mechanics, and backup and recovery as a design input rather than an afterthought.

Content current as of 2026-10.

Lessons

1. S3 storage classes and retrieval
2. Lifecycle rules and their traps
3. Retention in Redshift and DynamoDB
4. Backup, recovery, and durability

Sources

• Amazon S3 User Guide — understanding and managing storage classes
• Amazon S3 User Guide — transitioning objects using S3 Lifecycle
• Amazon DynamoDB Developer Guide — using time to live (TTL)
• Amazon Redshift Management Guide — snapshots and backups
• AWS Backup Developer Guide — what is AWS Backup