S3 object storage - Video CDN [EN]
S3 Object Storage is a scalable, distributed storage system designed for storing and retrieving any amount of data at any time. It organizes data as discrete objects within buckets, rather than using a traditional hierarchical file system. Each object typically consists of the data itself, a unique identifier (key), and associated metadata. This model provides high durability, availability, and redundancy by replicating objects across multiple physical locations or devices.
S3-compatible storage systems expose a standard HTTP-based API, enabling seamless integration with a wide range of tools, SDKs, and cloud-native services. The object-based model is particularly suited for storing large volumes of unstructured data such as backups, logs, images, videos, and application data. Access control, versioning, and lifecycle policies can be applied to efficiently manage data throughout its lifecycle.
The CDN establishes a connection to your object storage to retrieve content. It starts by scanning the storage to determine which files should be imported, using both metadata and availability criteria.
After identifying the required files, the system downloads and processes them, ensuring the content is optimized for distribution through the CDN network.