Object Storage - Guides

Basics

• Create and Manage Buckets: Buckets are the primary containers within Object Storage. Learn how to view, create, and delete buckets through the Cloud Manager.

• Upload and Manage Files (Objects): Learn how to view, upload, download, and delete objects through the Cloud Manager.

• Manage Access Keys: Access keys enable you to access Object Storage through other tools and your own applications. Learn how to generate and manage these in the Cloud Manager.

• Access Buckets and Files through URLs: Every bucket and file can be accessed by a unique URL. Learn how to obtain these URLs.

• Configure a Custom Domain (with a TLS/SSL Certificate): Linode’s Object Storage supports accessing buckets and objects through a custom domain. Learn how to configure a custom domain with a TLS/SSL certificate.

• Cancel Object Storage: Learn how to cancel the Object Storage service from the Cloud Manager.

• Object Storage Use Cases: Information on the benefits and common use cases of Linode’s Object Storage service.

Set Permissions and Access Controls

• ACLs (Access Control Lists): Information on ACLs and how to use them to set permissions on Object Storage resources.

• Bucket Policies: Information on bucket policies and how to use them to set permissions on Object Storage resources.

• Find the Canonical User ID for an Account: Learn how to find the canonical user ID for an account.

Advanced Management

• Versioning (Retain Object Version History): Discover how to enable and manage versioning within Object Storage.

• Lifecycle Policies: Learn how to define policies to manage the lifecycle and retention history of objects.

Clients and Tools

Guides for using Object Storage with various clients and command-line tools:

• Linode CLI: An easy to use command-line tool for use with Linode’s own services.
• s3cmd: One of the most common command-line tools for interacting with S3-compatible object storage solutions, including Linode Object Storage.
• s4cmd: A faster alternative to the s3cmd command-line tool.
• Cyberduck: A cross-platform graphical interface for interacting with various cloud storage services.

AWS Tooling

Guides for using Object Storage with various AWS SDKs:

• AWS CLI
• AWS SDK for Python (boto3)
• AWS SDK for PHP

Going Further

These additional guides explore targeted topics like setting up a static site and managing access and permissions for your buckets and objects:

• Deploy a Static Site using Hugo and Object Storage