S3 Tools

IONOS Object Storage is fully compatible with S3, so you can manage buckets and objects with existing S3 clients when correctly configured. Following are the popular tools for working with IONOS Object Storage, along with instructions to configure them.

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GUI

Postman

A tool for API development and testing. Its unique feature is a graphical interface for sending API requests to object storage endpoints, facilitating testing and development.

Cyberduck

An open-source GUI client that supports object storage, among other protocols, presents storage objects as local files for easy browsing, uploading, and downloading.

S3 Browser

Freeware Windows client for object storage, providing an easy way to manage buckets and objects, including file permissions and access control lists, through a visual interface.

CLI

AWS CLI

Unique in offering a wide range of commands for comprehensive management of buckets and objects. Ideal for scripting and automation.

S3cmd

Offers direct, scriptable control over object storage buckets and objects. However, it lacks certain features like versioning and replication management.

rclone

A CLI program for syncing files between local and cloud storage, distinguishing itself with powerful synchronization capabilities, specifically functional when handling large data quantities and complex sync setups.

SDK

Boto3 Python SDK

Provides high-level object-oriented API and low-level direct service access.

Backup

Veeam Backup and Replication

Comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solution for virtual, physical, and cloud-based workloads. It supports the creation of an Object Storage repository to back up to one or multiple buckets.

Terraform

AWS Provider

The most used Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tool, which allows you to manage infrastructure with configuration files rather than through a GUI.