Amazon S3

Pros

My first love point is the documentations and easy integrations.

Using the PHP SDK with the robust documentation had made our project fast and easy.

Secondly, the cost... Using S3 for file storage is more cheaper than Dropbox.

Thirdly: Ability to generate links and time of expiry is really great. I love this feature like cake.

Cons

We are expecting S3 to have a streaming feature. It should be possible to stream huge files directly without downloading it.

Well, this feature does not affect us currently but we will definitely need this in the future.

Pros

Amazon S3 is just one part of the wider Amazon Web Services (AWS). This infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform is a one-stop shop for all your IT requirements. AWS provides over 70 services including analytics, networking, mobile, database, and more. Tools and features you can take advantage of include versioning, which allows you to roll back to previous versions of a file or recover deleted objects, and managed IT services, designed to make running your business easier.One of the main benefits of Amazon S3 is that it offers unlimited server capacity, so you can store your data without worrying about hard drive failure on macOS or service disruption. With unlimited bandwidth, secure email hosting, and more, Amazon S3 and AWS are reliable and scalable as your business expands or grows.

Cons

Unfortunately, one of the main disadvantages of Amazon S3 is that AWS limits resources by location, so some areas may have fewer resources than others. It can also be challenging to find out how many resources you've used, although you can request a resource increase if needed.If you store your data on your MacBook but are considering moving your data to the cloud, it’s normal to be worried about common cloud computing concerns. You might be worried about service downtime and being unable to access your files when you need them. Perhaps privacy and security are your key concerns. Or maybe you’re losing sleep over data leakage risks, particularly if you work with sensitive personal data. Other issues include limited control over your account and data, and backup protection. Because Amazon S3 is so well established and popular, the service already has these concerns covered, so you don’t need to worry about them.

Pros

It is true that AWS is a juggernaut in the industry. This is the reason I used them as my primary offsite backup repository. Many popular applications like Backup Exec integrate very nicely with S3. There is tons of documentation out there for most applications on how to use S3 with their products. The free trials for the first year are nice too.

Cons

I kept noticing that my data pool was getting larger and larger due to the types of devices I was backing up. Amazon "micro" charges for everything and my bill started to grow exponentially. You are charged for data coming in, out, at rest, long term storage, not stored long enough, lists, etc. This started to become unwieldy. Their charges are not high but in my case they just grew too much so I had to switch solutions.

Pros

It's a cheap solution for storing data. You can easily access AWS s3 both with data processing platforms (e.g. Spark) and client softwares (e.g. Cyberduck). You can also choose which type of storage fits better your need, depending of the access frequency (once a week, once a month, once a year...). AWS S3 supports all data format, while some of them (parquet and iceberg) are highly recommended for storing huge tables. You can also set lifecycle rules to delete old and unused files after a custom period.

Cons

As a minor hiccup, there is some trouble in deleting corrupted files.

Alternatives Considered

Pros

I like the way AWS S3 makes it simple to store different kinds of files on the AWS Cloud. It is not just limited to the storage service. It allows hosting static websites as well. By providing various types of storage services such as s3 standard, s3 intelligent storage, s3 one zone storage, s3 glacier and flexible storage, it offers a one-stop solution for all kinds of storage needs from urgent retrieval of files to delayed recovery. It is also an economical solution for the organization which wants to store its data on a large scale. The thing which I like the most about s3 is it's bucket name is globally unique.

Cons

S3 doesn't allow renaming buckets, which AWS could add-in the future.

Pros

I really like the free-tier offer by Amazon which provides a 12-months free S3 storage with a capacity of 5 GB and over 20000 access requests. This is really generous and allows a developer to test the full AWS features mainly the interaction between the VM processing in EC2 and the storage in S3 to stand on the actual performance and throughput of different application classes. I used Amazon S3 in testing the storage of sensor data from a test-bed home automation application. The object-oriented bucket architecture in S3 made it very easy to store sensor data using probabilistic sketching data structures such as Bloom filters and Quotient filters. Very efficient even with large data streams which gives an indication on the sophisticated algorithms supporting the S3 storage architecture.

Cons

No major drawback in S3. Would definitely be happy to see more free-tier support especially for educational purposes.

Pros

It is the most secure online storage and offers free training.

Cons

it can be slow depending on your location

Pros

How easy it is to use an do stuff with an use period

Cons

No complaints very easy app to be able to use

Pros

Budget-friendly. As we already discussed, Amazon offers services with a pay-as-you-go pricing structure.

Cons

Misconfigurations or oversights in S3 buckets allow unauthorized users to access sensitive data.

Pros

Its storage capacity and how my data will be safe and secured.

Cons

Its time taking process loading the data

Pros

The ultimate in cloud storage with the highest levels of availability and durability. Attractively, you can use storage at a low cost per TB. Data sent from IoT devices, logs from all AWS services, backups of AWS services, and so on. They can be stored in any format without worrying about running out of capacity resources, which gives us a great sense of reliability and security.

Cons

The fee schedule is confusing, making it challenging to estimate total costs. I want a more accurate cost simulation function. I also want a safety warning function because incorrect configuration increases safety risks.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Choosing Amazon S3

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to Amazon S3

Pros

The storage was very useful and could be used to store plenty of things

Cons

There is nothing to complain about. Amazon is very useful

Pros

We adore how scalable it is and how reasonably priced it is. Impressive speeds are also attained.

Cons

In the event that you select the incorrect button, your data may become publicly available online. Misconfigured S3 buckets have resulted in data breaches for multiple companies.

Pros

Much easier to store and organise files in comparison to other sites. Being able to store a large number of sizeable files in one place securely is great. Easy to ensure only those who need the files have them and easy to revoke access too.

Cons

Slightly difficult to understand everything at first glance but once you get your head around the setup then it’s easy. So not the easiest to use straight away for novices.

Pros

What i like most about Amazon is that i can find everything i want very easily, with good prices and quality products.

Cons

I have nothing to complain about Amazon, at least not so far.

Pros

This has made our business and office much more organized which has helped us scale

Cons

At times it needs to update and this can take some time to do this

Pros

Fast, worldwide, and with tons of functionalities

Cons

Not easy to set up, you would definitely need a technician

Pros

Amazon S3 stands out as a reliable, scalable, and secure cloud storage solution. Its unlimited scalability, high durability, and availability make it an excellent choice for storing and accessing data of any size. With robust security measures and versatile storage classes, Amazon S3 ensures the protection and cost optimization of your data. Its seamless integration with other AWS services further enhances its capabilities. Whether you're an individual looking for personal cloud storage or an enterprise requiring a reliable storage solution, Amazon S3 is a trusted and feature-rich choice.

Cons

Probably the price is I only tried the free tier because of price constraints.

Pros

The ability to use s3 buckets for all sorts of needs across the teams, documents storage, CDN, large data among other things while its not too expensive.

Cons

Some of the restriction around naming isn't always ideal especially with grouping data by date, bucket names across accounts within regions.

Pros

it's easy to use that is what I like about it.

Cons

if they can try to improve some of the features.

Pros

Easy to use for web services and sharing data

Cons

More support languages needed for better use

Pros

I am using Amazon S3 from 5 years. It is very useful for everyone. It is very easy to use and understandable to everyone. Amazon S3 is very comfortable to use.

Cons

We chose to search elsewhere for our cloud storage management needs after numerous testing and the awful signup process.

Pros

Affordable software for storing data and the data are kept very safe, they provide great customer support

Cons

UI is a little complex and for freshers, it is hard to understand

Pros

It was a good thing my boss recommended. Good product. AMAZING website.

Cons

everything was good. I love the product.

Pros

Very good audio and several things easy to handle and it is very light

Cons

Unfortunately the current price is way above the competitors

Pros

It's simple, it works and it's cheap. Any time I need to store unorganised data my default is to put it in an S3 bucket. I love how it's the industry standard and any data analytics tools always have an s3 integration.

Cons

I wish I could see a preview of objects stored in the buckets without having to download them

Pros

The bucketing system and file structure are easy to navigate, and the UI is intuitive. There's plenty of documentation, and the UI is approachable for those less technically inclined (we have folks with workflows that involve moving around some S3 data, but not getting much deeper than that, and being able to easily copy/move folders using the UI makes more sense than trying to teach CLI commands). No issues with reliability of access.

Cons

Integrations are most effective when using other AWS products, but that's fairly standard these days. Would love to see macros or AI assistance for regular, repeatable tasks.

Pros

Its support multiple AWS services, we can easily integrate s3 with other aws services, we can add media images, videos, zip files, log files in s3 and access anywhere in internet with permission. we can also use s3 for storing and hosting static website and low cost. offering different storage classes for cost optimization and uses.

Cons

1. Permission Handling
2. Access data anywhere in internet
3. Support CDN
4. Integration with multiple AWS services
5. storing archive data files
6. versioning control
7. transfering speed

Pros

One of the things I liked most about Amazon S3 was its reliability and scalability. The service is designed to handle large amounts of data and deliver it quickly without any interruptions or delays. This makes it perfect for businesses and individuals who need a reliable storage solution for their data. Additionally, the pricing structure of S3 is very competitive, making it a cost-effective option for storing large amounts of data. The user interface is also user-friendly and allows for easy management of data and access control. Overall, I found Amazon S3 to be a highly efficient and dependable cloud storage service.

Cons

It was challenging to set up and configure initially. The pricing structure can also be confusing and it was difficult to accurately estimate the cost. Additionally, data transfer and access speeds can be slow at times, causing delays and frustration.

Pros

My preferred option for storing unstructured data is Amazon S3. It is easy to use, dependable, and reasonably priced. It is the ideal option for simple data management because it is the industry standard and connects easily with the majority of data analytics tools.

Cons

So far, Amazon has not caused me any problems. I'm very happy with its reliability and performance, and everything has gone smoothly.

Pros

I like the Amazon S3 because it has ability to store my data at high level and being able to access it whenever i wanted and it very affordable in terms of pricing and also durable.

Cons

I think of how it has fewer rules during creation of the buckets may sometime do a little harm or being tiresome process.

Pros

cost of the service, easy to configure, can configure HA in different region.

Cons

There should have been some tier made of SSD disk to serve better performance.

Pros

Smooth and convenient to access and store files

Cons

I liked the fact that large data amounts can be stored securely.

Pros

I am someone that works with a lot of distant clients. I am happy that Amazon web service have come to the fore of managing data and I can easily transfer completed projects to clients using the Amazon S3.

Cons

It is a little bit complex for beginners.

Pros

Uploading and finding files is a breeze, and knowing my stuff is safe and always accessible gives me peace of mind. Plus, the ability to scale up without breaking a sweat is a game-changer. But hey, let's talk about the elephant in the room - the pricing. It's like trying to decipher a puzzle sometimes, especially as your storage needs grow.

Cons

While Amazon S3 is fantastic for storing my files, sometimes retrieving them feels like waiting for water to boil. And yeah, that pricing labyrinth?

Pros

Amazon S3 is a really flexible product that easy to use, its really easy to share the files with others but mostly great for uploading data from S3 into Redshift

Cons

The thing i dislike the most is the changes sometimes introduced means changing several processes.

Pros

Amazon S3 is one of the amazing storage service I have used as a data engineer. It's ability to store variety of data types (structured, semi-structured and unstructured) as well as the ease at which it can store and retrieve any size of data makes it a fantastic tool for big data engineering.

Cons

My only con is the cost effectiveness especially when used as a learning environment.

Pros

With Amazon being such a large company, we can use multiple technologies with only one bill. Amazon is well known and does a good job at storing and retaining my data. Amazon has many more features than their competitors which is great if you know how to set them up and run them. Amazon S3 does offer free training for their products which is helpful.

Cons

Amazon S3 platform is hard to navigate, I feel it is ment for an advanced user rather than someone who is trying out new technology. Amazon is a bit higher priced than many competitors.

Pros

It provides us incredible diverse tooling options and we have unlimited storage capacity

Cons

Its billing have always been confusing for me and my team

Pros

I liked all the features of the tool and all its functions

Cons

I didn't like not having known about the tool before

Pros

What I loved about this platform is the ease of collecting and storing data in a smooth and distinctive way

Cons

Maybe the size of the encryption for the cloud

Pros

The products, the deliveries, everything is perfect

Cons

The application that sometimes crashes and doesn't open

Pros

S3 provides scalability and integration making it an idle choice ass a cloud storage. It has straight forward documentation with packages to implement with various programming languages such as node and python.

Cons

The pricing for S3 is quite high for its usage which makes me hesitated while working with S3 and its usage.

Pros

Easy shopping and competitive prices. Ease of dealing and credibility

Cons

There are no negatives. On the contrary, it is useful and economical

Pros

It’s fast ,safe ,secure and gives exceptional access control over s3 contents

Cons

It can be more cheaper than it’s competitors , rest is just awesome

Pros

One thing a like about the S3 is the versioning keeping variation of your objects and also the ease of accessibility of data/information through URL which is largely based on whatever permissions must have been set.

Cons

I would say the cost can get way out of place, largely depending on the usage though in comparison to other solutions while not taking for granted how robust the platform is.

Pros

Pricing is flexible and you pay by use and by storage type. If you need you can deliver assets directly from S3 buckets to clients.

Cons

To access to S3 storage you need to use their APIs or dedicated software. It's not easy as other storage solutions.

Alternatives Considered

Reasons for Switching to Amazon S3

Pros

I liked it because it is very cost-effective and the overall security provided by it is unbeatable. It delivers data in a short time which makes it a product with fast performance

Cons

It should provide a guideline for fresher users to understand all the flows in the product rest sometimes transfer costs should be less.

Pros

I signed up for an account for a while thinking it was an easy to use storage service, until I realized that it is really a higher-end service for enterprises and high-end companies that need to store high quality data, with security and monitoring.

Cons

I didn't give it that much of a chance to find out, but the free trial gave me plenty of time to look at the program and see its functions and uses.

Pros

The interface is extremely user friendly and easy to use.I like how the AWS free tier is.It is also very easy to manage my data.

Cons

My only problem with it is that not all file operations are supported.