Archive Storage overview

Available in Classic and VPC

Archive Storage is a service that provides large storage capacity for data to be kept for a long period of time. It can be used when data needs to be stored for a long period to meet compliance requirements, such as for medical information, manufacturing information management, or financial transaction records; when managing tape-based remote backups is burdensome; or when large volumes of data need to be stored for analysis. Archive Storage can be useful in conjunction with Object Storage for efficient management of resources by storing frequently used data in Object Storage and less frequently used data that requires long-term storage in Archive Storage.

Archive Storage features

Archive Storage offers these key features:

• High durability and reasonable cost: Archive Storage provides high durability with NAVER Cloud Platform's know-how in data loss prevention. You can easily use the service according to your purpose of archiving at a reasonable cost.
• Convenient usability: You can create containers, upload and download files, and archive large amounts of data with API from a web console that anyone can easily use.
• Ensure data security and scalability: Archive Storage supports SSL for data transfer and keeps your data safe with security-specific equipment. Archive Storage also offers storage configurations that can scale to Petabyte (PB), giving you the flexibility to respond to unpredictable data archiving demands.

Archive Storage user guide

Archive Storage is available in Korea Region. Use this guide to get the most out of Archive Storage.

• Archive Storage overview: Learn about the service and find helpful resources and FAQs.
• Archive Storage prerequisites: View supported environments, minimum specifications, and pricing information.
• Archive Storage quickstart: Follow a step-by-step guide through the entire process.
• Getting started with Archive Storage: Learn how to manage subscriptions and how to issue an API authentication key.
• Using Archive Storage
  • Container and file management: Learn how to manage containers and how to upload and download files.
  • Large file management: Learn how to upload and download large files.
  • Object lifecycle management: Learn how to delete objects at a specific time.
• Archive Storage use cases
  • AWS S3 APIs: Learn about AWS S3 API use cases.
  • Python SDKs: Learn about Python-based SDK use cases.
  • Java SDKs: Learn about Java-based SDK use cases.
  • Javascript SDKs: Learn about Javascript-based SDK use cases.
  • Archive Storage CLI: Learn about Archive Storage CLI use cases.
• Archive Storage permissions management: Manage accounts using NAVER Cloud Platform's Sub Account.
• Archive Storage glossary: Find key terms and definitions.
• Archive Storage release notes: See documentation updates.

Archive Storage related resources

Beyond the user guide, these resources provide additional context and support for Archive Storage. Whether you're considering Archive Storage or need in-depth information for development, marketing, and other purposes, these resources can help:

• Learn more about Archive Storage

  • Archive Storage API guide: Learn how to use API for developers.
  • Archive Storage CLI guide: Learn how to use CLI for developers.
  • Ncloud user environment guide: Explore VPC and Classic environments and supported services.
  • Pricing and features: View pricing details and key capabilities.
  • Latest announcements: Stay informed about service updates and news.
  • FAQs: Get answers to common Archive Storage questions.
  • Contact Support: Get help if you can't find what you need in the user guide.

• Learn about integrated services

  • Sub Account user guide: Manage team access for Archive Storage.
  • Data Teleporter: Learn how to use Data Teleporter for easy migration of large volumes of data to Archive Storage.
  • Object Storage: Learn how to use Object Storage to save frequently used data.

Archive Storage FAQs

You can have your questions answered quickly by referring to the answers in the FAQs before reading the user guide. If you cannot find the answer to your question in the following FAQs, search the user guides for what you want to know.

Q. How many letters can I upload for an object name in Archive Storage?
The maximum length of an object name in Archive Storage is less than 215 letters. You cannot upload the object name longer than 215 letters.

Q. What is the maximum file size for upload or download of objects from the console?
In the console, the maximum size of an object that can be uploaded is 1 GB, and the maximum size of an object that can be downloaded is 2 GB. Objects larger than these can be uploaded and downloaded with API by referring to SDK document.

Q. The size of the downloaded object is different from the size shown on the console.
Depending on the OS you are downloading and viewing the object on, the size of file may vary. This happens as different OS calculates data in different ways. The actual size of object can be found in the content-length. If the actual downloaded file size is different from the file size displayed in the console, it doesn't necessarily mean there's something wrong with the object.

Q. What are the differences among Archive Storage usage permissions that can be managed by Sub Account?

All Sub Accounts that have access to Archive Storage are granted the same level of permissions as the main account, and the areas available by Sub Account policy (Role) and by Access types are different as follows: