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MinIO Overview

MinIO is a cloud storage server compatible with Amazon S3. It is designed to be minimal and scalable, making it best suited for storing unstructured data such as photos, videos, log files, backups, and container/VM images. The size of an object can range from a few KBs to a maximum of 5TB.

Key Features​

  • Amazon S3 Compatibility: Provides a compatible API for Amazon S3, making it easy to integrate with existing applications.
  • High Performance: Designed for high-performance storage infrastructure.
  • Scalable: Easily scales to accommodate large amounts of unstructured data.
  • Versatile Storage: Ideal for storing a variety of data types, including photos, videos, and backups.
  • Open Source: Free to use, modify, and distribute under an open-source license.

Tech Stack​

MinIO on Ubuntu Server 20.04​

  • MinIO (latest version): An open-source object storage server compatible with Amazon S3, designed for high-performance and large-scale storage infrastructure.
  • Ubuntu Server 20.04 (Focal Fossa): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.

Key Benefits​

  • Enhanced Security: Ubuntu 20.04 provides the latest security updates and long-term support.
  • High Performance: MinIO ensures efficient storage and retrieval of large amounts of unstructured data.

MinIO on Ubuntu Server 18.04​

  • MinIO (latest version): An open-source object storage server compatible with Amazon S3, designed for high-performance and large-scale storage infrastructure.
  • Ubuntu Server 18.04 (Bionic Beaver): A stable and secure long-term support release, known for its reliability and security.

Key Benefits​

  • Proven Stability: Ubuntu 18.04 offers a reliable and secure platform for running MinIO.
  • Scalable Storage Solution: MinIO allows for efficient and scalable storage of large amounts of unstructured data.

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