A company is seeking to store large amounts of infrequently accessed data that does not require immediate retrieval in their cloud environment. Which type of storage tier should they use to optimize costs without sacrificing data durability?
The correct answer is 'Cold storage' because this type of storage tier is designed for data that is infrequently accessed and tolerates longer retrieval times, making it cost-effective for long-term storage needs. 'Hot storage' is incorrect as it is meant for frequently accessed data and comes with a higher cost. 'Multi-regional storage' relates to data availability across regions and doesn't imply lower costs for long-term storage. 'Glacier' is a specific service offered by AWS and not a storage tier category, which may mislead as the correct generalized choice for the scenario given.
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