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Complete course · Domain 3 · Cloud Technology and Services · S01E81

S3 Basics

In this episode, we introduce Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), AWS’s object storage service designed to store and retrieve any amount of data, from anywhere on the web.…

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner August 31, 2025
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What this lesson covers

In this episode, we introduce Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), AWS’s object storage service designed to store and retrieve any amount of data, from anywhere on the web. Amazon S3 is known for its scalability, durability, and security, making it ideal for storing everything from static website files and backups to large datasets and media files. We’ll walk you through the basics of Amazon S3, including how to create and manage buckets, upload and organize objects, and configure access control policies using IAM and S3’s built-in security features.

We’ll also cover S3’s different storage classes, such as Standard, Intelligent-Tiering, and Glacier, which allow you to choose the most cost-effective storage option based on how often you need to access your data. Additionally, we’ll explore how versioning, lifecycle policies, and encryption help manage and protect your data in S3. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use Amazon S3 for secure, scalable, and cost-effective object storage. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, your trusted resource for expert-driven cybersecurity education.

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