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Setting Retention Policies and Lifecycle Rules in Google Cloud Storage

In this hand-on lab, you will be setting up retention policies and lifecycle rules in Cloud Storage. Understanding how to utilize these tools to manage your data lifecycle is a crucial skill in cloud management. For this lab, a basic understanding of Google Cloud Platform and data management principles is recommended. This foundational knowledge will enhance your understanding and practical skills as you navigate through the task of setting retention policies and lifecycle rules in Cloud Storage.

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Level
Clock icon Intermediate
Duration
Clock icon 30m
Published
Clock icon Jul 27, 2023

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Table of Contents

  1. Challenge

    Create a Cloud Storage Bucket with a Retention Policy

    Create a Cloud Storage bucket that utilizes a retention policy for the objects in the bucket.

  2. Challenge

    Upload an Object with the Retention Policy Applied

    Upload an object to the bucket and ensure that the retention policy is applied.

  3. Challenge

    Create a Lifecycle Action and Rules for the Object for Maximum Cost Optimization

    Configure lifecycle rules that move objects based on the number of days since they were created.

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