Object Storage Service (OSS)
OSS is an AWS S3-compatible object storage service that allows you to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web.
Key Features
- S3 Compatible: Fully compatible with Amazon S3 APIs and tools
- Unlimited Scale: No storage size or data format limitations
- High Performance: CDN-accelerated access with 99.99% availability
- Multiple Interfaces: Web console, SDKs, CLI tools, and REST APIs
- Secure: Encryption, access control, and audit logging
Use Cases
- Backup & Archive: Reliable data backup and long-term storage
- Website Hosting: Static content delivery for web applications
- Data Analytics: Big data storage for analytics and machine learning
- Mobile/IoT: Backend storage for applications and device data
Core Concepts
- Bucket: Container for storing objects (files)
- Object: Individual files stored in buckets
- Access Endpoint:
https://<CustomerId>.oss.swiftserve.com - Credentials: Access Key and Secret Key for authentication
Access Permissions
| Permission | Description |
|---|---|
| Read | List and download objects |
| Read-Write | Read permissions plus upload/modify objects |
| Full Control | All permissions plus ACL management |
Getting Started
- Service Setup - Activate OSS and create credentials
- Bucket Management - Create buckets and manage objects
- Tool Integration - Connect with S3-compatible applications
OSS provides enterprise-grade object storage with S3 compatibility for seamless integration.