Has anyone used AWS S3 for image backups of a server?
Has anyone used Acronis Server Backup 12.5 (or any server backup) to a AWS S3 cloud storage? Does AWS accept FTP or SFTP connections to S3 Storage?
It seems their cloud storage is priced well. $276/yr for a TB. Any comments to cloud storage in general for backups?
It seems their cloud storage is priced well. $276/yr for a TB. Any comments to cloud storage in general for backups?
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If you use AWS for the sole purpose of storing server backups, then AWS is indeed cheap. All of the "extra" costs, including transfer out, are negligible when compared to the (low) cost of storage. I mean, how many times a day do you have to access your backups?
Check this handy AWS cost simulator to forecast your storage costs. There are some ways to save, like using infrequent access.
If you really are put off by the multitude of costs, consider using Wasabi.com. They are 100% compatible with S3, and can also support FTP.
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Imho, you really have to start dipping your toes into AWS and cloud computing. Whether you like it or not, soon it will be a professional prerequisite for new gigs. Consider the $100 you are going to spend over the next couple of months as training costs.
Just remember - AWS is all about transiency. You can put things up, and tear them down, and pay only for the couple of hours you used.
Check this handy AWS cost simulator to forecast your storage costs. There are some ways to save, like using infrequent access.
If you really are put off by the multitude of costs, consider using Wasabi.com. They are 100% compatible with S3, and can also support FTP.
PS
Imho, you really have to start dipping your toes into AWS and cloud computing. Whether you like it or not, soon it will be a professional prerequisite for new gigs. Consider the $100 you are going to spend over the next couple of months as training costs.
Just remember - AWS is all about transiency. You can put things up, and tear them down, and pay only for the couple of hours you used.
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