What Is a Hot Storage Tier?
A hot storage tier is the storage class optimized for data that is read and written often, offering fast, low-latency access. It costs more per gigabyte to store but usually has cheaper or free retrieval compared to cold tiers. Active datasets and content served to users typically live here.
Why it matters
Latency-sensitive workloads need data immediately, which cold tiers cannot deliver. Matching access patterns to the right tier balances responsiveness against storage spend.
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