S3 storage solution: Object Storage by Hetzner

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Manage data simply and efficiently

Object Storage is the S3-compatible storage solution that grows with your data requirements – secure, flexible and accessible via API.

Whether for backups, multimedia or big data, Object Storage offers the ideal solution for managing data-intensive workloads. In contrast to conventional storage solutions, data is organized as objects consisting of the data itself, the metadata and a unique ID. This structure makes it easy to manage the data, search through it and organize it, and is particularly suitable for large, unstructured amounts of data. You can create up to 100 buckets, 100TB each.

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Easy Access

Objects are accessible from anywhere

Durable

Data is stored securely and for long periods of time

Scalable

Customizable and individually expandable storage capacity

Object locking

Lock objects against deletion or overwriting

Data protection

Optional server-side encryption of data

Pre-signed URLs

Provides time-limited, secure access

Object versioning

Saves and manages previous versions

Object expiry

Deletes objects automatically after expiration date

The solution for your requirements

Object Storage is a versatile solution and adapts flexibly to your individual requirements. Discover possible use cases for Object Storage.

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Backup and restore

Object Storage integrates seamlessly with backup software. The ability to lock objects ensures that all stored data remains in its original state. Data cannot be deleted and is not susceptible to ransomware attacks. Backups cannot be read or restored by unauthorized users thanks to server-side encryption.

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Archiving

Object storage is a cost-effective way of backing up data for the long term. This is particularly important for various situations, such as compliance with legal regulations, historical references or for future analyses.

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Big data analytics

Processing huge data sets for big data processing frameworks such as Hadoop or Spark is made possible by object storage. This allows efficient analyses to be created and insights to be gained.

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Cloud-native application storage

Object Storage provides a scalable backend for modern cloud-native applications that use the S3 API for development and deployment. It meets the requirements of dynamic applications with high availability and flexibility.

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Digital Asset Management

Object Storage is ideal for handling digital content. The data can be stored securely and can be retrieved easily from any location. Applications for sharing photos or files or social media applications, for example, benefit from this.

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Maximum GDPR-compliant data security

As a data center operator and hosting provider headquartered in Germany, data protection is a top priority at Hetzner. Thanks to our strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our customers benefit from the highest security standards. They guarantee both the protection of personal data and legally compliant processing.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Currently, Object Storage is available in the following locations: Falkenstein, DE (FSN1), Helsinki, FI (HEL1), and Nuremberg, DE (NBG1).

  • You can create up to 100 Buckets. Each Bucket can store up to 100 TB of data and up to 50 million objects.

  • We charge a base price of per month for using Object Storage. This base price includes 1 TB of storage (up to 744 TB-hours) and 1 TB of egress traffic. Storage and traffic that exceed the included quota are charged on a pay-as-you-go basis.

  • The pay-as-you-go billing model means you only pay for what you use. You are charged a base price per hour for using Object Storage. You are billed for each hour that you have at least one active Bucket, even if it’s empty. Your usage is calculated by the hour in terms of both storage and traffic. If your usage exceeds the included quota, you are billed for the excess.

  • The base price is billed hourly at € 0.0081 / $ 0.0096 per hour (capped at € 4.99 € / $ 5.99 per month). You are billed for each hour that you have at least one active Bucket, even if it’s empty.

  • The following types of traffic are free of charge:

    • Ingress traffic (data uploaded to the storage).
    • Internal traffic within the eu-central network zone.
    • S3 API calls such as PUT, GET, or DELETE requests.

  • No, any unused included quota expires at the end of the month and cannot be carried over.

  • If your storage or egress traffic exceeds the included quota, additional charges will apply (All prices are exclusive of VAT):

    • Storage: € 0.0067 / $ 0.0080 per TB-hour.
    • Egress traffic: € 1.00 / $ 1.20 per TB.
    • Storage and traffic are billed with an accuracy of four decimal places (e.g. 1.2345 TB)

  • No, the included quota applies to the total storage and traffic across all Buckets in your account.

  • Storage is measured in TB-hours (TB-h), which reflects both the amount of data stored and the duration it is stored for. For example: Storing 1 TB for 1 hour equals 1 TB-h. Storing 10 TB for 5 hours equals 50 TB-h. Storing 1 TB in the first hour and 4 TB in the second hour equals 5 TB-h. Your total TB-hours for the month are compared to your accumulated quota.

  • If you are using Object Storage to store objects smaller than 64 kilobytes (KB), you should be aware that our minimum object size for billing purposes is 64 KB. You can store objects smaller than 64 KB in Object Storage, but if you store (for example) a 10 KB object, you will be charged as if it were a 64 KB object.

Why Hetzner?

We are Hetzner

Hetzner Online, with hundreds of thousands of servers in operation, is one of the largest data center operators in Europe. Since its founding in 1997, Hetzner has provided private and business customers with powerful hosting products and reliable IT infrastructure.

By combining its strengths in innovative technology, attractive prices, expert support, and flexible customer service, Hetzner has expanded its market both within and outside Germany and Europe.

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Data protection in accordance with German standards

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Sustainability

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Transparency

Clear processes with no hidden costs

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Price-performance

High quality at fair and attractive prices