Introduction to Object Storage

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Introduction to Object Storage

Ploi Cloud offers S3-compatible object storage for storing files, assets, backups, and any other data your applications need. Object storage provides a scalable and cost-effective solution for managing large amounts of unstructured data.

What is Object Storage?

Object storage is a data storage architecture that manages data as objects, rather than as files in a file system or blocks in a block storage system. Each object includes the data itself, metadata, and a unique identifier.

Key Features

  • S3-compatible API: Use any S3-compatible library, SDK, or tool
  • Unlimited scalability: Store as much data as you need
  • Multiple buckets: Organize your files into separate buckets
  • Access control: Create users and access keys with fine-grained permissions
  • Pay as you go: Only pay for the storage you actually use

Common Use Cases

Object storage is ideal for:

  • User file uploads: Profile pictures, documents, and media files
  • Static assets: Images, videos, CSS, and JavaScript files
  • Application backups: Database dumps and file archives
  • Log storage: Application and access logs for compliance
  • Media libraries: Large collections of images or videos

Pricing

Object storage is billed at €10 per 250 GB per month, based on your actual usage. There are no minimum commitments or hidden fees.

Getting Started

To start using object storage:

  1. Navigate to Object Storage in your team dashboard
  2. Create a new object storage instance
  3. Create buckets to organize your files
  4. Create users and access keys for your applications
  5. Configure your application to use the S3-compatible API

Continue reading to learn how to set up and configure object storage for your applications.