Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage
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What is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Object Storage
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Object Storage is a cloud-based object storage service for storing and retrieving unstructured data such as backups, logs, media, and application data. It targets IT teams and developers building on OCI who need durable storage with API access and lifecycle controls. The service supports standard object storage operations, bucket-level configuration, and integrations with other OCI services for data protection and access management.
S3-compatible API support
OCI Object Storage provides an Amazon S3 Compatibility API in addition to its native OCI API. This can reduce application changes for teams migrating workloads that already use S3-style tooling and SDKs. It also supports common object storage patterns such as bucket/object operations and pre-authenticated access mechanisms.
Lifecycle and tiering controls
The service includes lifecycle policies to automate transitions and retention actions for objects over time. It supports multiple storage tiers (including archival options) to align cost and access frequency. These controls help storage administrators manage long-lived datasets such as backups and compliance archives without manual intervention.
Integrated IAM and encryption
OCI Object Storage integrates with OCI Identity and Access Management for policy-based access control. It supports encryption for data at rest and uses TLS for data in transit. It also integrates with OCI key management options for organizations that require customer-managed keys and centralized key governance.
OCI-centric operational model
The service is designed to work most naturally within the broader OCI ecosystem, including identity, networking, and monitoring constructs. Organizations standardized on other cloud platforms may face additional integration and operational overhead. Tooling and runbooks often need OCI-specific adjustments even when using S3-compatible access.
Egress and access cost complexity
As with many cloud object storage services, total cost depends on storage tier, request volume, retrieval patterns, and data transfer. Frequent reads from archival tiers and cross-region access can materially change monthly spend. Teams typically need usage monitoring and budgeting controls to avoid unexpected charges.
Feature parity varies by interface
Not all capabilities are always identical across the native OCI API, S3 Compatibility API, and console workflows. Some advanced behaviors may require using specific APIs, headers, or OCI-native constructs. This can complicate standardization when different teams rely on different interfaces or third-party tools.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go Free tier/trial: Always Free tier (permanent limited free resources) and a time-limited Free Trial (US$300 credits for 30 days). Example costs:
- Object Storage - Standard – $0.0255 per GB/month.
- Object Storage - Infrequent Access – $0.01 per GB/month (retrieval also $0.01 per GB retrieved).
- Archive Storage – $0.0026 per GB/month (90-day minimum retention; early deletion penalty applies).
- Object Storage Requests – $0.0034 per 10,000 requests.
- Bandwidth (egress) – $0.0085 per GB (first 10 TB/month free). Discount options: Oracle Support Rewards and standard Oracle consumption/commitment discounts (e.g., Universal Credits and volume/commitment discounts) as described on Oracle pricing pages. Notes & free allowances:
- Always Free: 20 GB total combined across Standard, Infrequent Access, and Archive tiers and 50,000 Object Storage API requests per month (Always Free limits differ if account has paid credits during trial).
- Archive Storage minimum retention is 90 days; deleting earlier incurs a prorated deletion penalty.
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