Amazon S3 Tips, Tricks, and Resources
Getting Started with Amazon S3
Amazon S3 is like having a gigantic digital hard drive on the internet. It's reliable, scalable, and super simple (once you know the basics). Unlike Dropbox or Google Drive, Amazon S3 is built for developers, businesses, and anyone wanting to safely store lots of files or data. Let's take a look at getting started with Amazon S3, a guide for beginners.
Stop Searching, Start Finding: How We Fixed Amazon S3 Search
Ever tried to “find” a file in Amazon S3? If so, you’ve probably experienced an existential crisis…or at least, considered switching careers to become a park ranger because bushwhacking through endless S3 buckets feels oddly familiar. S3 is the backbone of every modern AWS environment, but when it comes to searching Amazon S3 buckets, it’s like asking a database for directions in a haystack… while blindfolded.
Webapper to Launch CloudSee Drive with Fast Buckets
Webapper today announced the launch for CloudSee Drive with Fast Buckets. The product, available through AWS Marketplace, is a breakthrough solution that dramatically accelerates search performance in Amazon S3 environments. CloudSee Drive with Fast Buckets technology enables AWS administrators and solutions architects to achieve up to 10x faster search speeds without complex configurations or additional infrastructure investments.
Amazon S3 Encryption Basics
If you're an AWS administrator who's been procrastinating on Amazon S3 encryption because it seems overwhelming, we're here to set things straight. Amazon S3 encryption isn't as complex as it appears. Let's walk through it step-by-step. Go from S3 encryption novice to confidently implementing security best practices. No prior encryption experience needed.
Track Small Object Storage for Amazon S3
If AWS bills have you scratching your head over rising Amazon S3 storage costs, you're in the right place. Managing thousands (or millions) of small objects in S3 buckets can become a “hidden budget drain.” Many teams assume their small-object strategy is saving money, only to find out later that cost optimization is a continuous process.
