Configuring Object Storage

 In object storage, data is stored as discrete objects containing data, metadata, and a unique identifier. Apiculus delivers the service as an integration with Cloudian HyperStore.   Admins can configure the Object storage from the services section. To configure the Object Storage service, follow these steps:

1. Go to the Default Services in the primary navigation menu.
2. Select Object Storage under the Storage section.
3. Enable the switch present at the top, that is, This service is available as part of default services. All the sections will be enabled.
4. Under the Availability section, select the Availability Zones where you want to offer the service. Then, click on Save and Update.
5. Under the Billing section, select the Billing Options.
   • Prorate on Entry: Purchases will be pro-rated at the time of purchase of services.
   • Prorate on Exit: Removals will be pro-rated at the time of removal of services.
6. Select the Billing Cycle to be displayed to the subscribers: Hourly, Monthly, or Both.
7. Click on the Provisioning section to offer the Object Storage service as approval-based. Enable the approval required switch. Enabling the switch, you will get two more options, that is, Custom instructions that you want to send to the end user upon approval; you can also attach a maximum of five files up to three MB. 
8. Click on the Storage under Pricing.
9. Click on the AZ, and specify the pricing in GB/hr. 
10. Click on the Data section, click on the Availability Zone, and specify the pricing in GB/hr for both Data Rate in and Data Rate out.
11. Click on the Requests section, select the availability zone, and specify the pricing for the following: a. HTTP requests GET/HEAD b. HTTP requests PUT/POST c. HTTP requests DELETE Return to the Default Services and click on PUBLISH DEFAULT CATALOGUE.