Creating a Storage Bucket in AWS Using S3.

Project: Creating a Storage Bucket in AWS Using S3

This guide walks you through creating an AWS S3 bucket, a widely used service for scalable, durable, and secure cloud storage.

Step-by-Step Instructions

• Step 1: Log in to AWS Management Console Go to the AWS Management Console. Enter your credentials to access your AWS account. -Step 2: Navigate to S3 In the AWS Console, search for S3 in the search bar at the top. Click on S3 to open the service dashboard. -Step 3: Create a New Bucket Click the "Create bucket" button.

Fill in the following fields:
Bucket Name: Enter a unique name (e.g., my-storage-bucket2).
AWS Region: Choose the region closest to your users or application (e.g., us-east-1).

Configure optional settings:

• Block Public Access Settings: Leave the default settings for now to block all public access.
  

• Versioning: Enable this if you want to keep multiple versions of objects for recovery.
  

• Encryption: Choose AES-256 or SSE-S3 for data security.
  Click "Create bucket" at the bottom.
  

• Step 4: Upload Objects to the Bucket
  Click on the name of your newly created bucket to open it.
  
  Select "Upload" to add files.
  
  Drag and drop files or browse to select them from your local machine.
  
  Click "Upload" to transfer the files to your bucket.
  

• Step 5: Set Bucket Permissions (Optional)
  Navigate to the Permissions tab.
  

• Select a Storage class and click upload.
  
  

• Step 6: Access the Bucket and Files
  Each uploaded object gets a unique URL.
  

Go to the Objects tab and click on an object to view its details.


Creating a Presigned URL.


Copy the Object URL to share or access the file.

• Step 7: Automate and Manage Storage (Optional) Lifecycle Policies: Set up rules to move objects to cheaper storage tiers or delete them after a specified time.

Conclusion
Congratulations! You’ve successfully created and configured an AWS S3 bucket for your storage needs. S3 buckets can be used for various purposes like hosting static websites, backing up data, or storing application assets.

For further exploration, try enabling features like Bucket Metrics or configuring Access Logs to monitor usage and performance. Thank you for you time!