NetApp Exam NS0-604 Topic 2 Question 15 Discussion

NetApp StorageGRID's Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) policies offer the key benefit of automated data optimization. ILM policies enable the system to automatically manage data placement and retention across different storage tiers and locations based on factors such as data age, usage patterns, and performance requirements. This ensures that frequently accessed data is placed on high-performance storage, while older or less critical data can be moved to lower-cost storage, optimizing resource use and reducing costs.

While ILM policies can contribute to improved data security (A) and simplified data access controls (D), their primary focus is on optimizing data storage over its lifecycle. Real-time data analytics capabilities (C) are not a core feature of ILM policies.