Cross Region Replication

• Versioning must be enabled on both the source and destination buckets
• Regions must be unique
• Files in an existing bucket are not replicated automatically. All subsequent updated files will be replicated auotmatically
• You cannot replicate to multiple buckets or use daisy chaining (at this time)
• Delete markers are replicated
• Deleting individual versions or delete marks will not be replicated

Lifecycle Management

• can be used in conjunction with versioning
• can be applied to current versions and previous versions
• Following actions can now be done:
  • Transition to the Standard
  • Archive to the Glacier Storage Class
  • Permanently Delete