# OCI Object Storage optimization | Cloud Efficiency Hub

Canonical: https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/cloud-services/oci-object-storage

2 documented OCI Object Storage cost inefficiencies, each with how to detect it and how to fix it.

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2 documented OCI Object Storage cost inefficiencies, each with how to detect it and how to fix it.

## 2 inefficiencies

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- OCI Object Storage  CER-0191

### [Missing Lifecycle Policy on Object Storage](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/inefficiencies/missing-lifecycle-policy-on-object-storage)

Without lifecycle policies or Auto-Tiering, data in OCI Object Storage remains in the bucket's default storage tier (usually Standard) indefinitely - even if it is rarely accessed. This can lead to growing costs from unneeded or rarely...

Storage

- OCI Object Storage  CER-0203

### [Inactive Object Storage Bucket](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/inefficiencies/inactive-object-storage-bucket)

OCI Object Storage buckets accrue charges based on data volume stored, even if no activity has occurred. Buckets that haven't been read from or written to in months may contain outdated data or artifacts from discontinued projects.

Storage

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- [OCI Block Volume  4](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/cloud-services/oci-block-volume)

- [OCI Autonomous Database  2](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/cloud-services/oci-autonomous-database)

- [OCI Load Balancer  1](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/cloud-services/oci-load-balancer)

- [OCI Base Database  1](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/cloud-services/oci-base-database)

- [OCI Universal Credits  1](https://www.pointfive.co/efficiency-hub/cloud-services/oci-universal-credits)

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