The solution is used to store data.
Senior Enterprise Architect at DV Consulting
A scalable and flexible solution that is easy to set up and easy to use
Pros and Cons
- "The biggest advantage of the product is that AWS always copies the tool internally."
- "The tool could be made cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for five to six years.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We do not have any issues with the product’s stability. I rate the stability a nine out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
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.
How was the initial setup?
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.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution costs around 9 cents per data forum per month. The tool is very cheap.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

IT head at Ficobank
A highly stable solution that can be used for storage and RDBMS applications
Pros and Cons
- "Amazon S3 Glacier is a stable and scalable solution."
- "The solution's pricing is too expensive and could be improved."
What is our primary use case?
Amazon S3 Glacier can be used for storage and RDBMS applications.
What is most valuable?
Amazon S3 Glacier is a stable and scalable solution.
What needs improvement?
The solution's pricing is too expensive and could be improved.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate Amazon S3 Glacier ten out of ten for stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Amazon S3 Glacier is a very scalable solution. More than 200 users are using Amazon S3 Glacier, and we have plans to increase the usage with the addition of new branches.
I rate Amazon S3 Glacier ten out of ten for scalability.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We pay a monthly licensing fee for Amazon S3 Glacier. There will be additional costs if you install other apps and features.
What other advice do I have?
I am using the latest version of Amazon S3 Glacier. Amazon S3 Glacier is a cloud-based solution. Around eight people are needed for the solution’s deployment and maintenance.
I would recommend Amazon S3 Glacier to other users. Before using the solution, users should know its cost because it is too expensive based on the storage size.
Since Amazon S3 Glacier is a cloud-based solution, you don't have to worry about installing and maintaining a server on-premises.
Overall, I rate Amazon S3 Glacier ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Site Reliability Engineering at WiseTech Global
An easy-to-use solution that can be used for block storage
Pros and Cons
- "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."
What is our primary use case?
We use Amazon S3 Glacier mainly for block storage.
What is most valuable?
Amazon S3 Glacier is an easy-to-use solution.
What needs improvement?
Amazon S3 Glacier is a cheaper tool if you're running it on-prem, but it is expensive if deployed on the cloud.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
We didn't have any issues at all with the solution's stability because we were using the AWS cloud environment.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Amazon S3 Glacier is a scalable solution. Around ten users are using the solution in our organization.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Amazon S3 Glacier has a good pricing point, and you pay for what's being used.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Manager, Security Operations Centre at Phillips Consulting Limited
Provides good on-premises data storage and high availability
Pros and Cons
- "Amazon S3 Glacier is a highly scalable and available solution."
- "The solution's cloud storage is very expensive, and users may not be able to afford cloud storage."
What is our primary use case?
I used the solution for firewall configuration and to configure rules and permissions.
What is most valuable?
Amazon S3 Glacier is a highly scalable and available solution. The most valuable feature of Amazon S3 Glacier is the on-premises data storage.
What needs improvement?
The solution's cloud storage is very expensive, and users may not be able to afford cloud storage.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for one year.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the solution nine and a half out of ten for stability.
How was the initial setup?
The solution’s initial setup is very straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
It takes less than five minutes to spin off a server. When it comes to deployment, the solution's deployment is faster over the cloud.
What other advice do I have?
Amazon S3 Glacier is a cloud-based solution. Around five engineers are needed for the solution's deployment and maintenance. It is easy to integrate Amazon S3 Glacier with other solutions. I would recommend the solution to other users.
Overall, I rate Amazon S3 Glacier nine and a half out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Data Analyst and Developer at Bridge Labs
Stable product with valuable features for object replication
Pros and Cons
- "The product automatically replicates objects from a S3 bucket in one region to another bucket in a different region."
- "They should increase the data limit for the free version or reduce the price."
What is our primary use case?
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.
What is most valuable?
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.
What needs improvement?
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.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for four years now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product’s stability a ten out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is a scalable product. I rate its scalability an eight out of ten.
How was the initial setup?
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.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Amazon S3 Glacier is expensive.
What other advice do I have?
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.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
An affordable and easy-to-setup product that works as expected
Pros and Cons
- "We save money with the product."
- "A couple of times, we faced outage issues that caused us problems."
What is our primary use case?
We use the product heavily. All our data is stored in it. We are using Delta Lake, which is built on the product. We have started using the solution for an app project. Some files and storage should not be in the hot area. It should go into Glacier. We are looking into some recycling policies.
What is most valuable?
We save money with the product. If some file is not frequently accessed, Glacier helps put things there. It is a fantastic product that works as expected.
What needs improvement?
We had some issues with the product’s stability. A couple of times, we faced outage issues that caused us problems. It happened one or two times.
For how long have I used the solution?
I am using the solution right now.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The outage issue caused us a little bit of a headache, but it recovered soon, so that's fine.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
We have a minimum use for the product, but I have confidence about the scalability of Amazon products. Our organization's infrastructure, DevOps, and database teams use the product.
How are customer service and support?
I have not sought support. I have heard the team talking about support. We are on the enterprise level, so support is good. Up until now, we have been happy.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very straightforward.
What about the implementation team?
The engineers, developers, and infrastructure team ensure the platform is good. We are a big company.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The solution is cost-effective.
What other advice do I have?
I like Amazon very much. We are a billion-dollar company, and we use Amazon heavily. We will use the cycle policies to ensure all the files that are not accessed frequently are put somewhere. We are planning a big change in our organization to reboot our data.
We will have more data segmentation by using different buckets. When this transition is finished, we will work more toward the different layers of storage. Overall, I rate the product a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Director of Cloud Solution Group at DTech Cloud Corporation
Reliable platform with secure data encryption features
Pros and Cons
- "The deployment process was straightforward."
- "The product could be improved in terms of the customer support team's response times."
What is our primary use case?
We use the platform for building data packages and storage, which involves efficient data handling and backup solutions.
What is most valuable?
The platform provides reliable and scalable storage, secure data encryption, and easy data retrieval options.
What needs improvement?
The product could be improved in terms of the customer support team's response times.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Amazon S3 Glacier for more than four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is highly stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The product is highly scalable.
How are customer service and support?
We rarely need technical support due to the comprehensive documentation available. However, the response time needs improvement.
How was the initial setup?
The deployment process was straightforward and typically takes 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the configuration requirements.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing is average and reasonable. It varies depending on the region.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend Amazon S3 Glacier an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Last updated: Jul 17, 2024
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Highly recommended solution with dynamic storage management
Pros and Cons
- "The solution’s storage management is good and dynamic. The product is highly stable. The solution is highly scalable. The customer service and support is good. The initial setup is straightforward. I recommend the solution."
What is our primary use case?
We use the solution for storing file objects.
What is most valuable?
The solution’s storage management is good and dynamic.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for the past year. I’m currently using the latest version.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The product is highly stable. I rate it a perfect ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is highly scalable. Not individual users, but a specific application is using it within our company. I rate its scalability a perfect ten.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support is good.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is straightforward. With a couple of clicks, you can set up the solution. First, create the S3 bucket and then get the URI. Our DevOps team mostly deals with this area.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We don't pay for licenses. We pay based on consumption data, considering how much data is stored.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend the solution. It's an effective native solution. It should be the first choice for storing files in AWS. Overall, I rate the solution a perfect ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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