Azure Architecture & ServicesQuestion 50 of 100
What is Azure Blob Storage's 'archive' access tier best suited for?
a.Frequently accessed transactional data
b.Rarely accessed data that can tolerate retrieval latency, stored at the lowest cost
c.Real-time streaming video
d.Active database files
Explanation
The archive tier stores data offline at the lowest cost, intended for long-term retention of rarely accessed data. Retrieving archived data takes time (rehydration) and incurs higher access costs. It suits compliance archives and backups that are seldom read.
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