Simple Storage Service (S3)
S3
Components. Buckets. A bucket is a storage container in Amazon S3. Each bucket is associated with a separate key assigned by the developer. Buckets.
Objects. Objects are the fundamental units in S3. An object consists of data, a key (unique identifier), and metadata.
Keys. Keys are unique identifiers associated with objects. The combination of bucket, key, and version identifier distinguishes each object.
Benefits of Simple Storage Service
Scalability. S3 allows users to store an infinite amount of data.
Security. S3 integrates security features such as AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), encryption, and object access control. S3’s security features are integrated.
Longevity and Availability. S3 provides 99.99% availability and 99.9999999999999% object durability.
Application of S3
Backup and Restore. S3 is suitable for backup and recovery operations.
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