Amazon S3 Tips, Tricks, and News

Webapper shares tips, tricks, and news to get more out of Amazon S3 buckets.

Migrating Legacy Media to Amazon S3

If you're an AWS administrator supporting a media & entertainment company, odds are good you've got a hefty legacy storage system that's overdue for an upgrade. You know the drill - dusty on-prem NAS boxes, antiquated backup tapes, and enough tangled cables to fill an entire data center. There are a few key challenges and best practices you'll want to keep in mind when migrating legacy media to Amazon S3.

2024-11-11T12:02:48-08:00November 11, 2024|
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Data Retention Policies in S3 for Regulatory Compliance

Picture this: Your team just finished a major clinical trial, generating terabytes of valuable data. Now comes the tricky part - ensuring this data remains accessible for the next 25 years while meeting stringent regulatory requirements. Sound familiar? Let's explore how you can master Amazon S3 data retention policies for life sciences without losing your mind (or your audit trail).

2024-11-21T13:34:39-08:00November 4, 2024|
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Optimizing Amazon S3 Performance for Corporate Applications

As an AWS administrator supporting Amazon S3 in a corporate environment, you may be responsible for ensuring that applications and end-users have fast and reliable access to the data stored in your S3 buckets. This can be a challenge, particularly for data-intensive workloads that require high-performance storage. Let's explore best practices for optimizing Amazon S3 performance for corporate applications.

2024-10-21T11:07:11-07:00October 21, 2024|
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Server-Side Encryption in Amazon S3

AWS administrators who manage document storage for end users know that implementing robust security measures is not just a best practice-—it's a necessity. Enter Server-Side Encryption (SSE) in Amazon S3, a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your document security posture.

2024-10-15T09:03:59-07:00October 14, 2024|
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Amazon S3 Event Notifications: Your AWS Butler on Steroids

Ever wish you had a magical butler who could instantly alert you whenever something happened in your S3 buckets? Well, grab your wands (or keyboards) because Amazon S3 Event Notifications are about to make your wildest dreams come true.

2024-09-23T10:46:24-07:00September 23, 2024|
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A Guide to FTP Monitoring & Auditing for Amazon S3

Ever feel like you're trying to corral a thousand cats at once? Well, if you're managing S3 buckets with FTP access, you might relate. We're here to help you become the ultimate S3 bucket watchdog. Let's dive into the world of FTP monitoring and auditing for Amazon S3 buckets.

2024-10-18T11:09:12-07:00September 17, 2024|
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Oops, My Bucket’s Open! Common Amazon S3 Misconfigurations & How to Avoid Them

If you've ever had that sinking feeling in your stomach after realizing your Amazon S3 bucket was more open than a 24-hour convenience store, this post is for you. Don't worry, we've all been there – but let's make sure it doesn't happen again! Today, we're diving into the wild world of S3 bucket security, specifically addressing Amazon S3 misconfigurations.

2024-09-09T16:09:57-07:00September 9, 2024|
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