Amazon S3 Glacier Reviews

My company leverages the tool's functionalities for document and file storage. The tool also provides leverage to our company to push documents from outside into our networks or into video applications that can easily consume them, which helps our organization create a good interface for our customers. In general, the tool is useful to push data and information across the organization.

If there is a bulk move from the existing archival solutions like OpenText, integration capabilities in Amazon S3 Glacier would be useful. Seamless integration capabilities can help users easily switch from one tool to another. I am unsure if the product provides good integration capabilities. From an improvement perspective, I want the tool to provide easier integration features.

I have experience with Amazon S3 Glacier.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable solution.

Amazon S3 Glacier is used by my company's 2,500 applications, which have around a million users. Cargill itself is a company worth 1,500,000 USD. My company also has many internal employees who use the product.

There are around 2,500 applications for the product. As time passes by and the business grows, our company will have to have more solutions in place. There will be more users when our company decides to build more applications using Amazon S3 Glacier. In general, the use of the product will increase.

I contacted the technical support team to help me with Amazon S3's database area. Amazon's technical support team is very good because they could help our company deal with the issue in the product, and we are also able to figure out why and what had happened in the tool.

The support was fast, knowledgeable, and customer-friendly.

The product's initial setup phase was straightforward.

The product's deployment phase is taken care of on another platform by another team, who does it for us.

The solution is deployed on the cloud.

The number of staff members required for the deployment and maintenance of the application varies from application to application since some of them are small while others are big. On the use cases and size of applications, different engineers are deployed to help leverage the services of the product.

The price point at which the product is available is pretty good.

My company does not use the product for data archiving since we have other solutions for it.

The low-cost storage solution impacted our budget for data backup, but I can't comment much since our organization is not yet leveraging functionalities. I know that there will be a huge impact on our budget for the solution if we start leveraging the tool for archival and backup.

The features I found most beneficial for secure data stored in the tool range from security availability to the ease of use it provides. I think pretty much everything has been valuable when it comes to the tool, especially if you are able to leverage its features.

The recovery options provided by the product are not used since my company does not use the tool for backup.

The product's scalability has impacted our company's ability to manage large datasets since I see that we are able to scale up, considering the data that increases every single day in our organization. In terms of performance, my company was able to scale up Amazon S3 Glacier's use. I don't think my company is looking out for more scalability features than what is offered by Amazon S3 Glacier.

I recommend the product to others who plan to use it, considering that it is easy to use. The positive factors of the product will fall into place once you start using it. Users can also figure out how the product stands out compared to the other services in the market.

The integration of Amazon S3 Glacier into our company's existing workflows improved data management processes in a pretty seamless manner. If you look at some other third-party tools, you know that no product is purely a cloud solution, and there are a lot of hybrid solutions. Many businesses use third-party middleware or software, like Boomi platform, which has come into play by providing integration between cloud and on-premises solutions.

The value derived by my company from the use of Amazon S3 Glacier is related to how we are able to seamlessly provide an interface for our company's customers to push data, documents, and other stuff, and it helps my company gather information that is required in a very easy manner. There are very few solutions that help our company deal with the aforementioned procedure. The time to market is also pretty small, but the tool has been really helpful in such areas.

I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

The solution is used to store data.

The biggest advantage of the product is that AWS always copies the tool internally. So, we have two or three copies of our data. We’re pretty sure that once it's uploaded, it's available. We can move it to less expensive storage if we don't use it. The way of working is very intelligent. It's very useful.

It's up to us to decide how many copies we need and how frequently we want to make copies. Whether we want a fast or slow disk, cheap or expensive, it’s up to us as architects. We have a lot of choices. It's a product that has been working for a very long time. Most remarks from customers have been dealt with. Everything a customer could want is available.

The tool could be made cheaper. We always need the internet to access the tool. If our network goes down, we cannot access the information.

I have been using the solution for five to six years.

We do not have any issues with the product’s stability. I rate the stability a nine out of ten.

The tool’s scalability is very good. We have no problems with it. We have 4000 to 5000 users. The solution is used regularly. We have plans to increase the usage in the future.

The product is cloud-based. The setup is very easy. The deployment took ten minutes. It’s very fast. To deploy the product, we must select the type of disk we need, create the interface to our account, and then start using it. It is very straightforward and very easy. The solution is so easy that we do not need any technical people.

The solution costs around 9 cents per data forum per month. The tool is very cheap.

It's a good product. We must remember that it's already been copied two or three times by AWS. We don't need to set up a copy ourselves. It is a big advantage. We can try to separate our data between different regions. So, if one region goes down, we still have our data in another. It’s a good practice.

We can't improve the product without increasing the cost. People can use two or three S3s to make it more secure. However, forcing all users into the same setup is not in AWS's best interest. There’s an advantage in going to the cloud. If an organization needs big security and has well-trained people, they can implement it. However, a very small company that doesn’t need that security won't pay for it.

Overall, I rate the product a ten out of ten.

I use the solution for storage. We use it for application data storage and retrieval and for data backup. It has various use cases for storing applications, platforms, or other data types.

I like creating buckets where data can be segregated at a high level and then routing the appropriate data to each designated bucket. In terms of value, I would say that the tool gets the job done in a simpler manner. 

I believe the usage reporting could be simplified, particularly for billing purposes. Overall, I find Amazon S3 Glacier's reporting system somewhat confusing compared to other hyperscalers in the market.

In terms of improvements, I believe AWS could enhance the service by providing regional accelerators to reduce network latency and offering options for caching buckets for easier configuration. Additionally, providing options to specify usage duration for particular sessions or partitions would be beneficial. While it is intuitive to some extent, there is room for improvement to make it even more user-friendly.

I have been using the product for two years. 

Monitoring apps and systems should be part of deployment. You should be able to set up auto-scaling and alerts during deployment. For example, you could get a warning if CPU usage hits 70 percent and a critical alert at 80 percent.

We haven't come across many instances of large data volume. However, when we encounter it, it seems to be more about ensuring that our applications can handle the workload. Fortunately, we haven't experienced any significant lag issues. 

I haven't contacted the support team yet. We don't have any specific support package from Amazon for the services we're using. Instead, we rely on Amazon's public support. 

Amazon S3 Glacier's deployment is straightforward. The deployment process typically involves several steps. Firstly, you must acquire the image, select the appropriate zone, and deploy it within it. Following that, you would define the necessary parameters. In my experience, I've mostly worked with virtual machines rather than containers.

Typically, a team of just one person is sufficient for deployment and maintenance, maybe with a mentor. 

I've operated with Amazon S3 Glacier in two modes. Firstly, there's the trial mode, where I experimented with the platform, learned its functionalities, and applied it to my work. Secondly, there's the corporate account mode, where my team handles the operations, and I receive billing reports. 

I haven't extensively used the retrieval options. Generally, we haven't encountered any significant issues with the service, although occasional network latency might occur due to various factors such as server positioning. However, the retrieval process has been fairly reliable.

Rating the tool on a scale from one to ten is quite challenging. It's akin to comparing different brands of ovens, such as Murphy Richards, Samsung, or LG. All of them are excellent in performing their basic function. However, the differences lie in their operation, user interface, and user-friendliness. Similarly, AWS stands out as a leader in virtual services, but comparing it directly to others is not straightforward.

I rate it a nine out of ten. The tool's integration into existing workflows is simple. Whether or not to recommend it depends on the requirements of the individual or organization. It's essential to assess what kind of data they intend to use it for and what their data needs are. Appropriate recommendations can be made based on these factors and other qualifying queries.

I use Amazon S3 Glacier for cloud automation to deploy basic and dynamic websites. We can create Terraform for resource provisioning using it. It helps us with cross-region verification of resources.

The product automatically replicates objects from a S3 bucket in one region to another bucket in a different region. If an object or bucket is accidentally deleted in one region, the replicated copy in the other region remains intact, helping to prevent data loss.

They should increase the data limit for the free version or reduce the price. Some of the customers of AWS are students who are trying to learn how to use the right services. These particular improvements will be helpful for them.

We have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for four years now.

I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten.

It is a scalable product. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.

The initial setup process is very simple. It takes a few seconds to complete. However, enabling bucket versioning, which helps with data protection by preserving multiple versions of objects, requires a little extra setup time.

Amazon S3 Glacier is expensive.

I advise others to set up cross-region verification for the S3 bucket. It is crucial to check the amount of data they upload. Companies should carefully evaluate their AWS usage based on specific goals and requirements. Different pricing plans and services may be more suitable for different use cases. They should implement bucket policies that require confirmation or additional steps before deleting files, which can prevent accidental data deletions. It saves a lot of data.

I rate Amazon S3 Glacier a ten out of ten.

We use the solution for storage. We store photos, attachments, and different objects.

You need a strategic approach. You also need to consider the technical abilities of the person utilizing the platform to fully understand it. 

Some things are learned as you use the platform. You need to consider what you want to store, how long you will store it, and its usefulness. You need to have a proper storage plan. While understanding the platform is crucial, you must also understand the business side because you must pay for the licenses and storage you use. It's about balancing the technical and business aspects of the tool.

Amazon S3 Glacier is easy to use. The platform is straightforward, and the interfaces are user-friendly and responsive. Even with a limited budget, you can train someone without an AWS certification to use it. With on-the-job training, you can ensure they understand what needs to be done to use the service.

The cost can be lower. Sometimes, users may access the platform, advertise it, and then receive a bill they cannot afford. It would be helpful if there were a policy where a budget owner could understand the costs associated with storing data and approve expenditures based on the project budget. Due to the retrieval options, SMMEs may be ignorant of the costs and cannot afford the platform.

The product is stable.

I rate the solution’s stability as ten out of ten.

It's pretty scalable. Yeah, it has potential if you have a demand, and they can meet it. They are perfect on their end, but you must also protect your infrastructure and data. There are some shortfalls or pitfalls that you need to ensure that you cover.

I rate the solution's scalability as ten out of ten.

The initial setup is straightforward because you use their dashboard and user interface. As long as you subscribe, it's easy to set up.

You need to comply with the requirements and ensure that you understand what it is that you need to do.

The product is expensive. They price you as you use it.

It works perfectly if you start to chat. You learn these things as you use it because it involves technical ability, pricing, and ensuring that you comply with government requirements.

Despite the speed limitations, the Amazon S3 Glacier performs well. As long as you have a network and store your data within your region, the data centers within EMA are quite responsive regarding data retrieval.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

The solution is used for backup purposes. We had it for some of our customers for their static file needs a couple of years ago.

The product is very straightforward. It is the most feature-rich platform. The solution performs well.

The product’s pricing must be improved. It's one of the most pricey object storage solutions on the market.

I have been using the solution for more than five years.

The tool is very stable.

The tool is scalable. In theory, its scalability is limitless. The product is used by systems. We have implemented it for three to four customers a year ago.

The initial setup is very easy. It takes less than an hour to deploy the tool. To deploy it, we create an AWS account on the portal. Then, we create an object storage bucket, give some permissions to it, and make some configurations on the source platform. If it is a code-based integration, we must give an ARN into our coding platform. If it’s going to be a Veeam platform, we must provide the Veeam platform with a username and password in the configurations.

We pay a monthly license fee for the solution. We pay for what we use. Pricing is the biggest disadvantage of the solution.

Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

We use the solution for long-term backups. We take database backups and synchronize them to Glacier after 30 days. We also use it as part of our disaster recovery.

We sync to S3 and transfer to Glacier. It is a slow system in terms of performance. Also, it's cheap. It takes several hours to retrieve data if you need something from it.

There's no storage limit, and the price is excellent.

Glacier could provide easy browsing.

I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for five years.

I don't have to monitor the solution.

I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten.

Only I am using this solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability a ten out of ten.

I've used the amazon support.

We have used Egnyte and switched to Amazon S3 Glacier because it is cheap.

The initial setup was easy. I set up a management plan to automatically move old files into Glacier. We already had backups going into S3. So, I configured the system to automatically transfer some of those backups to Glacier storage within minutes.

We did the setup of the solution in-house.

I rate the product’s pricing a one out of ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive.

Considered whether to archive files before putting them in the cloud.

Overall, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.

We use Amazon S3 Glacier mainly for block storage.

Amazon S3 Glacier is an easy-to-use solution.

Amazon S3 Glacier is a cheaper tool if you're running it on-prem, but it is expensive if deployed on the cloud.

I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for two years.

We didn't have any issues at all with the solution's stability because we were using the AWS cloud environment.

Amazon S3 Glacier is a scalable solution. Around ten users are using the solution in our organization.

The solution’s initial setup is very easy.

Amazon S3 Glacier has a good pricing point, and you pay for what's being used.

Our company chose Amazon S3 Glacier because it's the most widely used platform. The solution has good documentation, and it has a lot of user groups. Once you get used to the solution, it's very easy to work with, and you get to know the configuration process. The solution has very good monitoring and an easy setup.

Amazon S3 Glacier is worth the money for somebody who is using it.

Overall, I rate Amazon S3 Glacier ten out of ten.