# What Is the Difference Between Storing Data into DIS and Dumping Data Elsewhere?

After DIS is enabled, data is stored to DIS by default. After a dump task is added, the data can be dumped to other resources. Table 1 describes the specific differences.

- Data is stored to DIS by default.
- If Dump Destination is set to OBS, data is stored in DIS and periodically imported to Object Storage Service (OBS).

Table 1 Difference between storing data into DIS and dumping data elsewhere
DIS Storage | OBS Storage
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You can store data into DIS without applying for storage resources. | You must apply for OBS resources before dumping data to OBS.
No additional payment is required. | Additional cost for the use of OBS. For details, see the OBS price details.
Data is temporarily stored in DIS for up to 168 hours. | Data is stored in OBS until your OBS bucket expires.
Data is stored only in DIS. | Data is stored in DIS and periodically dumped to OBS.

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