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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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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.
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Upload an Object with the Retention Policy Applied
Upload an object to the bucket and ensure that the retention policy is applied.
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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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