Object Storage

Frequently Asked Questions about Object Storage

• What is the Data Center Designer?

  It is a panel from which you can deploy and manage your virtual data center in the Cloud in a very intuitive and simple way. In addition to Object storage, from Data Center Designer you can have cloud servers with dedicated CPUs or managed Kubernetes.

• What is Object Storage and how does it work?

  Object storage, the technology on which Object Storage (Simple Storage Service) is based, refers to the management and manipulation when storing data called "objects" as distinct units. Our S3 Server technology also provides metadata relevant to the file in question and gives it its own personalised identifier.

• How do I access my control panel?

  The first time you log in to your control panel it will be empty so you can deploy your projects. In addition, you will need to set up an email and password to use the Data Center Designer from your Client Area.

  In subsequent accesses, using that email and password, you will be able to log in directly to your panel through the URL dcd.arsys.es.

• What is an S3 bucket?

  It is a cloud storage container for objects or files stored in S3 (Simple Storage Service). Buckets are intended to meet the data delivery needs of businesses and individuals, in addition to meeting the needs for backup and storage and access to data in the cloud. All while providing scalability, data availability, security and maximum performance.

• How can I manage my buckets?

  You have several options for managing your object storage:

  • Application integrated in the Data Center Designer, from which you can create your buckets, manage permissions and upload files up to 5GB.
  • Through the S3 API or a compatible application. In the Data Center Designer you can find the credentials and access URLs to be able to use your S3 storage via REST API or with S3 compatible applications.

  In the following article we explain step by step how you can access your buckets.

• Is the size of a bucket limited?

  No, it has no limitations.

• Can the size be limited?

  No. Cloud storage is designed so that you don't have to scale the storage capacity, but you can consume all the space you need and pay only for what you use.

• What is object storage used for?

  Object storage is primarily used to store large amounts of unstructured data such as: multimedia files (images, videos, audio), documents and backups, data generated by IoT and big data, web application files, and large files that need frequent access and scalability.

• What are the advantages of object storage?

  • Massive scalability. It allows managing large volumes of data.
  • Flexibility. Stores unstructured data in its original form.
  • Custom metadata. Each object can contain specific metadata.
  • Global access. Ideal for data accessible from anywhere. These features make it ideal for backups, multimedia content, and big data.

• What is the difference between object storage and block storage?

  Object storage organizes data into individual objects with metadata and a unique identifier, ideal for unstructured data. In contrast, block storage divides data into individual blocks without detailed metadata, optimizing it for performance in transactional applications such as databases and operating systems. Object storage is more suitable for large volumes of files, while block storage is used in applications that require fast and precise access to specific data.

• How does object storage differ from file storage?

  File storage organizes data in a hierarchical folder structure (similar to a traditional file system), ideal for sharing files over a network. In contrast, object storage saves data as independent objects in a "flat space" without a folder hierarchy, making it easier to scale and quickly access large-scale data. While file storage is common in collaborative work environments, object storage is preferable for large-scale data and multimedia content.