# Missing Lifecycle Policy on Object Storage

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# Missing Lifecycle Policy on Object Storage

## Explanation

Without lifecycle policies, data in OCI Object Storage remains in the default storage tier indefinitely-even if it is rarely accessed. This can lead to growing costs from unneeded or rarely accessed data that could be expired or transitioned to lower-cost tiers like Archive Storage.

## Relevant Billing Model

Charged based on object storage tier and total GB stored per month.

## Detection

- Review buckets lacking lifecycle policies or where all objects remain in standard tier

- Analyze object creation timestamps and last access data (if available)

- Identify buckets used for logs, backups, or system exports where retention can be limited

- Check with teams to validate retention requirements for each bucket

## Remediation

- Create lifecycle rules to transition older objects to Archive Storage

- Set expiration policies for data older than required retention thresholds

- Standardize lifecycle policies across log or backup buckets

## Relevant Documentation

[Object Lifecycle Management](https://docs.oracle.com/en-us/iaas/Content/Object/Tasks/usinglifecyclepolicies.htm)

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## At a glance

Reference

CER-0191

Cloud provider

OCI

Service

OCI Object Storage

Category

[Storage](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/service-category/storage)

Inefficiency type

Missing Cost Control Configuration

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