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Object Storage

This section of Infomaniak's documentation provides vital information on Object Storage, focusing on how to store, manage, and retrieve large amounts of unstructured data in the cloud. It covers essential topics such as data organization, access controls, and security features, along with best practices for optimizing storage usage. Whether you’re new to cloud storage or looking to enhance your knowledge, you'll find valuable resources to support your objectives.

  •   Swift


    Infomaniak’s Object Storage, built on the Swift protocol, provides scalable storage optimized for unstructured data (like documents, images, and large binary files). It supports HTTP and S3 protocols, allowing applications to interact with storage in a versatile, network-friendly way.

  •   S3


    This section describes S3 compatibility for object storage systems using the Amazon S3 protocol, noting limitations in features. It includes instructions for creating and managing S3 credentials with OpenStack, configuring clients like s3cmd and aws-cli, and managing object versioning. Performance benchmarks for varying object sizes showcase download speeds under different threading conditions. The guide provides warnings and notes to help users effectively utilize S3-compatible storage solutions.