S3 Compatible Object Storage
Unlimited object storage with S3 API and high availability
Scalable storage for backups, multimedia, data lakes, and web applications with full Amazon S3 compatibility.
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What is Object Storage?
Object Storage is HTTP/HTTPS object storage fully compatible with Amazon S3 API. Unlike Block Storage (mounted disks) or File Storage (folders), Object Storage uses a flat structure with unique URLs for each object.
Key Differences
vs Block Storage
Object Storage uses HTTP API while Block Storage mounts virtual disks (/dev/vdb). Object is ideal for static files, Block for databases.
vs File Storage
Object Storage uses flat structure without folder hierarchy. File Storage uses traditional folders (NFS/SMB). Object is better for massive scalability.
vs Cold Storage
Object Storage offers multiple tiers (Standard, High Perf, Infrequent, Cold). Cold Storage is only for long-term archival.
HTTP/HTTPS Access
Each object has a unique URL accessible globally via Internet. GET/PUT/DELETE through standard REST API.
Custom Metadata
Store arbitrary metadata with each object. Custom HTTP headers, tags, labels for advanced search.
Flat Structure
No folder hierarchy. All objects at the same level with unique keys. Infinite scalability without directory limits.
Typical Use Cases
Storage Classes
Choose the Tier that Best Fits
Standard (Multi-Zone)
SLA: 99.99%
TTFB: milliseconds
Enterprise HDD
Frequently accessed active data, web applications, recent backups
- ✓ Replication across 3 availability zones
- ✓ Low latency access <100ms
- ✓ No retrieval charges
- ✓ Ideal for production applications
High Performance (SSD)
SLA: 99.9%
TTFB: <10ms
NVMe SSD
AI analytics, 4K video streaming, real-time intensive processing
- ✓ Ultra-low latency <10ms
- ✓ Superior throughput 1GB/s+
- ✓ Ideal for I/O intensive workloads
- ✓ Perfect for machine learning training
Infrequent Access
SLA: 99.99%
TTFB: milliseconds
HDD
Monthly backups, compliance archives, historical data
- ✓ 50% cheaper storage
- ✓ Data retrieval charge
- ✓ Minimum 30-day retention
- ✓ Automatic lifecycle policies
Cold Archive
SLA: 99.9%
TTFB: hours
Magnetic tapes
Legal archive, disaster recovery, long-term compliance
- ✓ Lowest price:
- ✓ Retrieval time: 3-5 hours
- ✓ Durability 99.999999999% (11 nines)
- ✓ Minimum 180-day retention
Enterprise Features
100% S3 Compatibility
Fully compatible API with Amazon S3. No vendor lock-in.
- • Official SDKs: Python (Boto3), Java, Go, Node.js, PHP
- • CLI Tools: aws-cli, s3cmd, rclone, mc
- • Operations: PUT, GET, DELETE, LIST, COPY
- • Multipart upload for files >5GB
- • Pre-signed URLs with expiration
- • Standard bucket policies and ACLs
Multi-Layer Security
Complete protection for data at rest and in transit.
- • AES-256 encryption at rest (server-side)
- • TLS 1.3 for transfers in transit
- • Object Lock WORM (Write Once Read Many)
- • Object versioning with configurable retention
- • Granular IAM with per-bucket policies
- • MFA Delete for deletion protection
Advanced Lifecycle Management
Complete automation of retention and migration policies.
- • Automatic transition between classes (Standard → Infrequent → Cold)
- • Automatic expiration after N days
- • Versioning with old version deletion
- • Cross-region replication for disaster recovery
- • Complete access logging (S3 Access Logs)
- • Real-time metrics and alerts
Enterprise Integrations
Compatible with leading backup and analytics tools.
- • Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud (certified)
- • HYCU for Nutanix AHV
- • Veritas NetBackup
- • Official Terraform provider
- • Predefined Ansible playbooks
- • Spark, Hadoop, Presto for Big Data
Real World Use Cases
Production Applications
Acronis Backups
Certified Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud integration with Object Storage for enterprise backups.
Beneficios:
- ✓ Incremental forever backup (changes only)
- ✓ Object Lock for immutability (anti-ransomware)
- ✓ Granular recovery of individual files
- ✓ Configurable retention (days/weeks/years)
- ✓ Automatic compression and deduplication
Company with 50TB of data performs daily incremental backup to Object Storage Standard. Retention: 30 days in Standard, then migrates to Infrequent. Monthly cost: ~ (Standard) + ~ (Infrequent) = total.
4K/8K Media Streaming
High-resolution multimedia content storage and distribution with CDN integration.
Beneficios:
- ✓ Unlimited storage for 4K/8K videos
- ✓ CDN integration for global distribution
- ✓ On-demand transcoding with Lambda functions
- ✓ Low latency access from High Performance tier
- ✓ HLS/DASH compatible streaming
Video on-demand platform stores 100TB of 4K content in High Performance. Serves 500TB/mo of outbound traffic.
Data Lakes for Analytics
Petabyte-scale data storage for processing with Spark, Hadoop, and Presto.
Beneficios:
- ✓ Petabyte-scale storage without limits
- ✓ Parquet, ORC, Avro formats for analytics
- ✓ Direct integration with Spark/Hadoop clusters
- ✓ SQL queries with Presto/Athena
- ✓ Machine learning dataset training
Data lake with 500TB in Standard (active data) + 2PB in Infrequent (historical). Daily Spark processing.
Static Website Hosting
Deployment of React, Vue, Angular applications and Jekyll/Hugo static sites with HTTPS.
Beneficios:
- ✓ Hosting React/Vue/Angular builds
- ✓ Custom domain with HTTPS (CloudFront/Cloudflare)
- ✓ CORS configured for APIs
- ✓ Versioning for quick rollbacks
- ✓ CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
Static website 5GB with 10,000 visitors/mo (100GB traffic). 43 outbound = total. Much cheaper than traditional hosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Object Storage and when should I use it?
Object Storage is HTTP/HTTPS object storage with S3 API. Use it for: backups, images/videos, data lakes, logs, static websites. DO NOT use for: live databases (use Block Storage), file sharing with folders (use NAS).
Is it 100% compatible with Amazon S3?
Yes, full S3 API compatibility. Works with: aws-cli, s3cmd, Boto3, AWS SDKs, Acronis, rclone, etc. You can migrate from Amazon S3 without changing code. Just change endpoint from s3.amazonaws.com to s3.region.cloud.ovh.net.
Can I change storage class after creating the bucket?
Yes, through lifecycle policies. Configure automatic rules: after 30 days → Infrequent Access, after 90 days → Cold Archive. You can also move objects manually with COPY API. No downtime during transitions.
How do lifecycle policies work?
Automatic policies based on object age. Examples: 1) Migrate to Infrequent after 30 days, 2) Delete old versions after 90 days, 3) Migrate to Cold after 180 days. Configuration via standard S3 JSON policy document.
Is data encrypted?
Yes, complete encryption. At rest: automatic AES-256 (server-side encryption). In transit: TLS 1.3 mandatory. Also supports client-side encryption (encrypt before upload). Platform-managed keys with automatic rotation. Compliance: GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS.
What happens if I delete an object by mistake?
With versioning enabled: object is marked as deleted but previous versions remain. You can restore with a COPY of previous version. With Object Lock WORM: impossible to delete during retention period (anti-ransomware). Without versioning: permanent deletion (configure MFA Delete for extra protection).
Can I use it with Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud?
Yes, certified integration. Configure Object Storage as S3-compatible repository in Acronis. Supports: incremental forever backup, Object Lock for immutability, capacity tier for long-term retention, granular recovery. Compatible with Acronis v11+ and v12.
What is the maximum object size?
Maximum 5TB per individual object. For files >100MB use multipart upload (divides into 5MB-5GB chunks). For files >5TB: split into multiple objects. Most SDKs handle multipart automatically.
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