Create a Storage Bucket

I/O Cloud Storage provides S3-compatible object storage. This guide covers creating a bucket via the Ceph Dashboard.

Prerequisites

• Access to the Ceph Dashboard.
• A valid Object Gateway User. (See Create Object Gateway User if you do not have one).

Steps

Open Ceph Dashboard

1. Log in to the Ceph Dashboard or use the button below:

   🐙Ceph Dashboard↗

2. In the left navigation menu, go to Object Gateway > Buckets.

Create the Bucket

1. Click Create (top right).
2. Fill in the Create Bucket form:
   • Name: Enter a unique name for your bucket.
     • Note: Names must be unique within the entire object storage system and follow DNS naming conventions.
   • Owner: Select your user from the dropdown list.
   • Placement Target: Select default-placement (or your specific tier if applicable).
3. Optional Settings:
   • Versioning: Enable if you want to keep multiple versions of an object in the same bucket.
   • Locking: Enable Object Locking if you need WORM (Write Once Read Many) protection. Note: This cannot be disabled later.
4. Click Create Bucket.

Next Steps

• Upload files to your bucket.
• Configure Public Access & Static Website.