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Defining an S3 Bucket for Vulcan Integration
Defining an S3 Bucket for Vulcan Integration

How to define S3 bucket

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In this quick how-to, you'll learn the step-by-step process of defining an Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) bucket for use with Vulcan. This involves creating a specific AWS (Amazon Web Services) IAM (Identity and Access Management) policy, assigning it to a user, and then using those credentials in Vulcan.

Steps

  1. Create an IAM Policy in AWS:

    • Navigate to AWS Management Console.

    • Go to IAM service.

    • Select 'Policies' from the sidebar.

    • Click on 'Create policy'.

    • Define a policy with the following permissions:

      • s3:ListBucket

      • s3:GetBucketLocation

      • s3:PutObject

      • s3:GetObject

      • s3:DeleteObject

    • These permissions will allow the specified actions on your S3 bucket.

  2. Assign the Policy to a User:

    • After creating the policy, assign it to the user whose Access Key ID and Secret Access Key you plan to use.

    • Navigate to 'Users' in the IAM service.

    • Select the user and attach the newly created policy.

  3. Adding S3 Bucket to Vulcan:

    • With the policy in place and assigned, you're ready to add the S3 bucket to Vulcan.

    • Use the credentials (Access Key ID and Secret Access Key) of the user with the attached policy.

    • In Vulcan, navigate to the section where you can add a new S3 bucket.

    • Enter the required details of the S3 bucket you wish to add.

  4. Test the Connection:

    • Before finalizing, use the 'Test Connection' feature in Vulcan to ensure that the integration is set up correctly.

    • This step is crucial to verify that Vulcan can successfully connect to and interact with the S3 bucket.

  5. Finalize the Setup:

    • Once the connection test is successful, click on 'Add Bucket' to complete the process.

Important Considerations:

  • Policy Permissions: Ensure that the policy permissions align with your organization's security policies and the intended use of the S3 bucket.

  • User Credentials: Be cautious with the user credentials. They should be handled securely and should not be shared.

  • Bucket Naming and Access: Make sure the S3 bucket name is correctly entered and that it is accessible with the provided credentials.

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