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How to Mount S3-Compatible Storage on Your Server and Access it in Your Filesystem

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How to Mount S3-Compatible Storage on Your Server and Access it in Your Filesystem

Mounting cloud storage as a local filesystem can simplify file management and streamline workflows. In this post, learn how to seamlessly integrate and access your data from Amazon S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Backblaze B2 directly in your Linux environment. Discover step-by-step instructions using s3fs-fuse, gcsfuse, and rclone—from securing credentials to setting up mount points—so you can work with your cloud files as if they’re stored locally.

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Docker and MySQL: A Technical Guide for Developers

Docker and MySQL: A Technical Guide for Developers

January 31, 2025

This guide walks you through Docker installation, MySQL container setup, version management, and robust backup strategies.

Docker Database Backups

Docker Database Backups

January 23, 2025

Back up databases in Docker containers with SimpleBackups. No exposed access, secure integration, and seamless setup for MySQL, PostgreSQL, ...

How to Analyze PostgreSQL Table Size

How to Analyze PostgreSQL Table Size

November 8, 2024

Learn how to check and analyze PostgreSQL table sizes to improve database performance and manage storage efficiently.

PostgreSQL Backup: Custom vs Plain Export

PostgreSQL Backup: Custom vs Plain Export

November 1, 2024

This post gives an overview of PostgreSQL backup formats

IONOS Backup with SimpleBackups

IONOS Backup with SimpleBackups

October 11, 2024

Backup your IONOS Managed Databases, S3 Storage and Compute Instances right from SimpleBackups!

Disaster Recovery Plan Testing and Backup Metrics!

Disaster Recovery Plan Testing and Backup Metrics!

October 7, 2024

Discover 2 new features available on SimpleBackups: Disaster Recovery Plan Testing and Backup Metrics!

Github Marketplace Verified Partner

Github Marketplace Verified Partner

September 28, 2024

SimpleBackups is a verified GitHub Marketplace vendor, offering you a highly secured and controllable backup solution for all your GitHub da...

What is Grandfather-Father-Son Backup Strategy?

What is Grandfather-Father-Son Backup Strategy?

September 13, 2024

Explore ins and outs of Grandfather-Father-Son backup strategy, its benefits (together with limitations), as well as practical implementatio...

What is the 3-2-1 backup strategy?

What is the 3-2-1 backup strategy?

September 12, 2024

Explore what the 3-2-1 Backup is, why it matters, how to implement it and what its benefits and limitations are.