One of the good things about S3 is that everything's stored in multiple data centers and make available your data from your nearest data center. You don't really get that if you've got your own server or a regular hosting provider. That's why i like the idea of storing my business data on S3. I am also using s3 for my web images and flash demo movies instead of expansive web server spaces.
But Amazon S3 provides only web service interface for developers thats why Bucket Explorer is developed for all types of users who want to use Amazon S3 services easily.
Bucket Explorer is a FREE platform independent application, which can run on both Microsoft Windows and Linux based operation systems. It is equipped with so many advanced features. like use can;
- easily upload/download files and whole folder structure. Even bucket explorer allows you to upload any file in two modes:
- upload file: if user wants to access any shared file then file will be downloaded on his local drive then open.
- upload as html file: In this mode if user wants to access any file, then will be directly open in web browser.
- easily share files and folders with other users in two modes
- Share with unlimited time period: In this mode user generate the public url of a file and share with others.
- Share with limited time period: In this mode user defines the expiry time of the public url. After expiration of url, user cannot use access the shared file. this type of url is also known as public signed url.
- easily track bucket count by using of Bucket Count option, because Amazon S3 allows only 100 bucket for each account.
- easily set user access permissions on buckets and their files and folders.
- easily track data transfer activities on any bucket by using of Bucket Logging. It is also helps you to calculate monthly bill. You can also track those IPs who are accessing your shared data.
- easily Pause and resume your upload/download process , even see the upload progress view. It also support large file upload download.
