AWS S3 Basics: Scalable Object Storage In The Cloud

AWS S3 Basics: A Simple Introduction

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) is a highly scalable and reliable object storage service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS).  It's designed to store and retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web.  Think of it as a massive, globally distributed hard drive in the cloud.
Prerequisites:
Before using S3, you'll need an AWS account.  Basic familiarity with the AWS Management Console is helpful, though the S3 interface is relatively intuitive.  You'll also need appropriate permissions to create and manage S3 buckets and objects.
Features:
S3 offer...