Learn how to create it from the OVHcloud Control Panel and the OpenStack Horizon interface.
The Object Storage solution for Public Cloud offers an unlimited storage solution with simple billing tailored to your needs. There are many types of object containers:
- For static hosting (static website)
- For private hosting (e.g., storage of personal data)
- For public hosting (to store everything that is accessible to the public)
- For cold storage (archiving)
Requirements
- Access to the OVHcloud Control Panel
- An OpenStack user (if using Horizon)
- Access the OVHcloud API (if using this method)
Instructions
The first step is to create a container that will hold your files. Choose the tab for the method you intend to use.
Log in to the OVHcloud Control Panel, go to the Public Cloud section, and select the Public Cloud project concerned. Then, click on Object Storage in the left-hand navigation bar under Storage. Finally, click Create an object container.
If this is not your first container, click the + Create an object container button.
Select your solution and click on Next.
Select the region of your container, then click Next:
Select the container type, then click Next:
Name your container, then click Create the container:
Your container is now created:
It is not possible to create a Public Cloud Archive container from Horizon.
Log in to Horizon. Expand the Object Store menu, click Containers then click + Container.
Name your container, select the access policy for your container, then click ✔️ Submit.
Your container will be shown in the Containers section of the Horizon interface.
You can also see it in your OVHcloud Control Panel.
From the OVHcloud API, list your available Public Cloud projects using the following call:
You can use the call below to list any existing Object Storage containers attached to a project:
To create a new Object Storage container, use the following call:
- You will need to provide a
containerNameandregion. - Changing the
archiveparameter from false to true will create a Cloud Archive.
By default, the container type will be Private. To change this, you can use the API call below:
Go further
For more information and tutorials, please see our other Public Cloud support guides or explore the guides for other OVHcloud products and services.
If you need training or technical assistance to implement our solutions, contact your sales representative or click on this link to get a quote and ask our Professional Services experts for a custom analysis of your project.