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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.

A look at the protocol that almost every tool now speaks.

6 min

Step by step with rclone and AWS CLI, with no downtime.

9 min

Egress, storage classes, and lifecycle rules used well.

7 min

When to use each one and why it matters for your architecture.

5 min

Strategy, tools, and tested restores.

8 min

Protect your clusters with an S3-compatible target.

10 min

Object storage, backups, and cloud costs. No spam.