Object storage, no hype.
Technical guides, comparisons, and lessons from building OtterStorage.
Why we're building OtterStorage
Object storage has become essential and far too complex at the same time. This is our bet on a clear, S3-compatible, transparent alternative.
Migrate your buckets to OtterStorage with OtterMigration
Self-service assisted migration: verify, launch and follow live progress, with no downtime.
7 min
What S3 is and why it became a standard
A look at the protocol that almost every tool now speaks.
6 min
How to migrate from AWS S3 to a compatible provider
Step by step with rclone and AWS CLI, with no downtime.
9 min
How to reduce cloud storage costs
Egress, storage classes, and lifecycle rules used well.
7 min
Object Storage vs Block Storage
When to use each one and why it matters for your architecture.
5 min
MySQL & MariaDB backups to S3
mysqldump, Mariabackup/XtraBackup, PITR with binlogs, and tested restores.
9 min
PostgreSQL backups to S3
Strategy, tools, and tested restores.
8 min
Kubernetes backups with Velero
Protect your clusters with an S3-compatible target.
10 min
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