What happens when you store an object in S3 using the default storage class?

When you store an object in Amazon S3 using the default storage class, it is stored in S3 Standard. The S3 Standard storage class is designed for general-purpose storage of frequently accessed data. It offers high durability, availability, and performance. Specifically, S3 Standard provides 99.999999999% (11 nines) of durability and 99.99% availability, making it suitable for a wide range of use cases, from web applications to mobile applications and big data analytics.

Choosing the S3 Standard storage class ensures that data is optimally stored for quick retrieval, which is particularly important for applications that require fast access to data without the delays associated with archiving or infrequent access classes. This makes S3 Standard the go-to choice for many common storage scenarios, reinforcing its status as the default option for object storage in S3.