In an era of ever-growing data, holding on to outdated information can slow down performance, increase costs, and complicate data management. But deleting data isn't always the best option. This session explores why you don’t need to keep old data active and how smart archiving techniques can help. Learn how to efficiently store JSON files using structured archiving strategies, ensuring historical data remains accessible when needed—without overloading your systems. Discover best practices for indexing, compression, and retrieval, keeping your data ecosystem lean, efficient, and future-proof.