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diff --git a/doc/special_remotes/S3.mdwn b/doc/special_remotes/S3.mdwn index 33f0410bb..f4d1c552e 100644 --- a/doc/special_remotes/S3.mdwn +++ b/doc/special_remotes/S3.mdwn @@ -37,9 +37,19 @@ the S3 remote. "us-west-1", "us-west-2", "ap-southeast-1", "ap-southeast-2", and "sa-east-1". -* `storageclass` - Default is "STANDARD". If you have configured git-annex - to preserve multiple [[copies]], consider setting this to "REDUCED_REDUNDANCY" - to save money. +* `storageclass` - Default is "STANDARD". + Consult S3 provider documentation for pricing details and available + storage classes. + + When using Amazon S3, if you have configured git-annex to preserve + multiple [[copies]], consider setting this to "REDUCED_REDUNDANCY" + to save money. Or, if the remote will be used for backup or archival, + and so its files are Infrequently Accessed, "STANDARD_IA" is also a + good choice to save money. + + Note that changing the storage class of an existing S3 remote will + affect new objects sent to the remote, but not objects already + stored there. * `host` and `port` - Specify in order to use a different, S3 compatable service. |