Overview of the IBM Storage Ceph S3 Object Browser

What the Object Browser is

The IBM Storage Ceph S3 Object Browser is a web-based application that enables you to manage S3-compatible object storage through a graphical user interface.

The Object Browser connects to the Ceph Object Gateway (RGW) and uses S3 APIs to perform storage operations such as creating buckets, uploading objects, and viewing metadata.

The application is a front-end–only interface and does not store user credentials. All interactions with the storage backend occur through the configured S3 endpoint.

Key capabilities

You can use the Object Browser to perform common object storage tasks:

• View, create, and delete buckets
• Upload, download, and delete objects
• Browse and organize objects within a bucket
• View object metadata and version history
• Add and manage object and bucket tags
• Configure lifecycle rules and data protection settings, such as versioning and object locks

How the Object Browser is used

After deployment, you access the Object Browser through a web browser and connect to an S3 endpoint by providing an access key and secret key.

Users typically perform the following workflow:

• Access the Object Browser and log in with S3 credentials
• View and manage buckets
• Browse objects within a selected bucket
• Upload, download, and organize objects
• Configure lifecycle, protection, and bucket settings as needed

Deployment models

The Object Browser can be deployed in different ways depending on your environment:

• As a service deployed through the Ceph Dashboard
• As a standalone containerized application

Both deployment approaches provide access to the same user interface and capabilities.

Intended users

The Object Browser is intended for users who need a graphical interface to manage object storage, including:

• Storage administrators who manage buckets and policies
• Application developers who upload and organize objects
• Operators who monitor and maintain stored data