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Hosting provider FirstVDS updated the functionality of its S3 object storage. Developers added three new features aimed at simplifying work with large volumes of data. The changes concern access management, cleanup automation, and the file upload process.
Flexibility Instead of Eternal Links
Previously, users faced rigid restrictions when generating public URLs. Now the provider allows clients to independently set the expiration period for temporary links. A user can choose either short-term access for quick file transfer or a long-term scenario for integration with external services. This eliminates the need to constantly reissue access keys or leave data open forever, which contradicts the basic principles of digital hygiene.
Automated Cleanup of Digital Junk
Lifecycle rules for objects have appeared in the interface. Users can configure automatic deletion of files and unfinished multipart uploads after a specified number of days. This function is useful for projects that generate large amounts of temporary data: logs, backups, or intermediate processing results. The system will take care of ensuring the disk does not turn into a dump of forgotten archives, saving space and the owner's money.
Uploading Without Being Tied to One Device
Multipart uploads are now synchronized between devices. If the process of sending a large file was interrupted or started on one computer, it can be found and continued on another. This solves the problem of losing progress due to an unstable connection or a change of workplace. There is no longer a need to start transferring a terabyte of data from scratch just because a laptop battery died at the most inopportune moment.
When S3 Beats Good Old FTP
S3 object storage becomes the best choice compared to the FTP protocol in situations requiring high reliability and scalability. FTP is good for simple transfer of small files, but it handles huge data arrays poorly and does not provide an adequate level of fault tolerance. S3 is ideal for storing media files, database backups, and static website content. The protocol allows accessing data via API, which is critical for modern cloud applications. Unlike FTP, S3 guarantees the integrity of every byte even during network failures thanks to checksum mechanisms and distributed storage.