Object Storage - Guides
An S3-compatible object storage solution designed to store, manage, and access unstructured data in the cloud.
Basics
- Create and Manage Buckets: Buckets are the primary containers within Object Storage. Learn how to view, create, and delete buckets through the Cloud Manager. 
- Upload and Manage Files (Objects): Learn how to view, upload, download, and delete objects through the Cloud Manager. 
- Manage Access Keys: Access keys enable you to access Object Storage through other tools and your own applications. Learn how to generate and manage these in the Cloud Manager. 
- Access Buckets and Files through URLs: Every bucket and file can be accessed by a unique URL. Learn how to obtain these URLs. 
- Configure a Custom Domain (with a TLS/SSL Certificate): Linode’s Object Storage supports accessing buckets and objects through a custom domain. Learn how to configure a custom domain with a TLS/SSL certificate. 
- Cancel Object Storage: Learn how to cancel the Object Storage service from the Cloud Manager. 
- Object Storage Use Cases: Information on the benefits and common use cases of Linode’s Object Storage service. 
Set Permissions and Access Controls
- ACLs (Access Control Lists): Information on ACLs and how to use them to set permissions on Object Storage resources. 
- Bucket Policies: Information on bucket policies and how to use them to set permissions on Object Storage resources. 
- Find the Canonical User ID for an Account: Learn how to find the canonical user ID for an account. 
Advanced Management
- Versioning (Retain Object Version History): Discover how to enable and manage versioning within Object Storage. 
- Lifecycle Policies: Learn how to define policies to manage the lifecycle and retention history of objects. 
Clients and Tools
Guides for using Object Storage with various clients and command-line tools:
- Linode CLI: An easy to use command-line tool for use with Linode’s own services.
- s3cmd: One of the most common command-line tools for interacting with S3-compatible object storage solutions, including Linode Object Storage.
- s4cmd: A faster alternative to the s3cmd command-line tool.
- Cyberduck: A cross-platform graphical interface for interacting with various cloud storage services.
AWS Tooling
Guides for using Object Storage with various AWS SDKs:
Going Further
These additional guides explore targeted topics like setting up a static site and managing access and permissions for your buckets and objects:
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