Archive storage refers to a type of data storage solution designed for long-term retention of infrequently accessed data. It typically offers lower storage costs compared to other types of storage but with slower access times. Archive storage is ideal for data that needs to be preserved for compliance, legal, or historical purposes.
For example, a company might use archive storage to keep old financial records, customer data from several years ago, or historical logs that are rarely accessed but must be retained for future reference.
In the context of cloud computing, Tencent Cloud offers a service called Tencent Cloud Archive Storage (CAS), which provides a secure, durable, and low-cost storage solution for data that is rarely accessed and has flexible retrieval times. This service is designed to help businesses meet their long-term data retention needs while minimizing storage costs.