Day 45 of 100 Days : Creating an S3 Bucket in AWS (Hands-On)

Welcome to Day 45! Today, we’re diving into AWS S3 Bucket creation with a hands-on approach. By the end of this blog, you'll be equipped to create and configure your own S3 bucket in AWS. Let's roll up our sleeves and get started!

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What is an S3 Bucket?

An S3 Bucket is like a top-level folder where you store your data (objects). It’s the foundation of Amazon S3, designed for organizing, storing, and retrieving data efficiently.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating an S3 Bucket

Step 1: Log in to the AWS Management Console

1. Open the AWS Management Console.

2. Navigate to the S3 service from the Services menu.

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Step 2: Start the Bucket Creation Process

1. Click on the "Create Bucket" button.

   

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Step 3: Name Your Bucket and Choose a Region

1. Enter a unique Bucket Name (e.g., my-devops-day45-bucket).

   • Bucket names must be unique across all AWS users globally.

   • Follow these rules: use lowercase letters, numbers, and hyphens.

2. Select a Region (e.g., Asia Pacific - Mumbai) where the bucket will reside.

   

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Step 4: Configure Bucket Options

1. Block Public Access: Ensure public access is blocked unless you explicitly need public access.

   • Check or uncheck options as per your requirement.

     

2. Versioning (optional): Enable if you want to keep multiple versions of files for added safety.

   

3. Other settings like encryption and tags can be configured later.

   

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Step 5: Review and Create the Bucket

1. Review all the configurations you’ve made.

2. Click "Create Bucket" to finalize. 🎉

   • Congratulations! Your bucket is ready.

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Bonus: Upload Your First Object

1. Open your new bucket.

2. Click "Upload" and add a file from your computer.

   

3. Assign a key (name) to the object if needed.

4. Click "Upload" to store the file in your bucket.

   

   5. click add files

      

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Best Practices to Remember

1. Use descriptive and meaningful bucket names.

2. Choose regions closer to your users for lower latency.

3. Regularly monitor and audit access logs for security.

4. Enable versioning for critical data to prevent accidental overwrites or deletions.

5. Implement lifecycle rules to manage storage costs effectively.

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Wrap-Up

Today, you’ve learned to create and configure an S3 bucket in AWS. Practice this often to build muscle memory! Don’t forget to explore more features like bucket policies, lifecycle rules, and encryption for added control and security.

Have questions or feedback? Drop a comment below! And as always, see you tomorrow for another exciting DevOps challenge. 🚀