Active Cloud Storage keeps recent and operational video immediately accessible for playback, review, download and sharing, with no retrieval delays. Deep Cloud Storage provides cost-effective, long-term video retention for video that does not require immediate access, with retrieval in up to 48 hours. The Active-to-Deep Cloud Storage retention policy automatically moves video from Active to Deep Cloud Storage based on defined retention requirements, balancing immediate access with long-term storage needs. Cloud-based storage provides flexible, scalable retention without additional on-site hardware.