# 19 – Optimize SAP data usage for storage cost efficiency
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 **How do you optimize your SAP data usage to minimize your storage and memory-related costs?** Design your database storage, backup, and supporting file systems to consider cost, and regularly evaluate location, retention, and housekeeping strategies. 


| ID | Priority | Best Practice | 
| --- | --- | --- | 
| ☐ BP 19.1 | Required | Understand access and retention requirements | 
| ☐ BP 19.2 | Highly Recommended | Delete unnecessary data through regular housekeeping | 
| ☐ BP 19.3 | Recommended | Use compression, reorganization, and reclaim strategies | 
| ☐ BP 19.4 | Highly Recommended | Review backup strategies for improvements | 
| ☐ BP 19.5 | Recommended | Consider tiering options for live data | 
| ☐ BP 19.6 | Recommended | Evaluate archiving and offloading options |