Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) - shopVOX Add-On

Tyler MacDonald Updated by Tyler MacDonald

The shopVOX Amazon S3 storage solution is available as a paid add-on for shopVOX. For the latest pricing information, please contact billing@shopvox.com or visit www.shopvox.com/pricing. To utilize this service, you must have both the shopVOX Amazon S3 Add-On and an active Amazon S3 account.

Utilizing Amazon S3 storage incurs an additional charge, providing a convenient and cost-effective method for file storage. With this approach, you only pay for the specific services you utilize, ensuring a flexible and tailored cost structure based on your actual usage.

Introducing the shopVOX Amazon S3 Add-On: Simplifying Storage Solutions

The introduction of the Amazon S3 Simple Storage Solution Add-On for shopVOX presents a secure and efficient alternative for storing and managing your files, providing shopVOX with seamless access to your data. This includes assets traditionally stored within shopVOX, extending to a wide range of files.

One notable advantage of leveraging the Amazon S3 service is its ability to address the needs of customers who find the 100GB limit of the standard shopVOX Pro systems constraining. This innovative feature empowers users with the flexibility to explore an alternate storage solution that aligns with their evolving data storage requirements.

The decision to integrate Amazon S3 into shopVOX extends beyond the conventional storage constraints, offering users a scalable and reliable option for managing their assets. By embracing this enhanced storage capability, shopVOX users can optimize their file management processes and seamlessly scale their storage capacity in alignment with their business growth.

The Amazon S3 Simple Storage Solution Add-On is poised to elevate the overall efficiency and capacity of file storage within shopVOX, providing a robust solution for businesses with diverse and expanding storage needs.

For comprehensive insights into Amazon S3 and its pricing details, we suggest exploring the official Amazon S3 documentation and AWS Pricing pages. These resources, actively maintained by Amazon Web Services, offer up-to-date and precise information about their services. To conveniently access these valuable resources, refer to the articles containing write-ups with direct links to Amazon.

  1. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) - What is it?
  2. Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) - Amazon S3 Pricing

On the AWS Pricing page, you can navigate to the section related to Amazon S3 to get detailed information about storage costs, data transfer fees, and other pricing details.

Additionally, you may find relevant information and updates by searching for recent articles or blog posts on reputable technology news websites or AWS blogs. Always make sure to refer to the official AWS sources for the most accurate and up-to-date information on Amazon S3 and its pricing.

Getting started with Amazon S3

  1. Begin by setting up your Amazon S3 account. You can create one at this [ LINK ]. Your S3 account enables you to manage and pay for storage, accessing it as required.
  2. Next, contact billing@shopvox.com to request the activation of the feature within shopVOX. The feature incurs a monthly cost of $50.00.
  3. Once enabled you can connect shopVOX to your Amazon S3 storage solution.

Setting up your Amazon S3 Bucket

  1. You need to configure your Amazon S3 Bucket. To accomplish this, log in to your Amazon S3 account.
  2. Navigate to the S3 Storage.
  3. Click on "Create bucket"
  4. Fill in your bucket's details by..
    * Choosing a region that aligns with your general location.
    * Enter a unique bucket name. (it has to be a unique name). A good name might be “[shopname]-shopvox-assets”, where “[shopname]” is the name of your shop.
    These are the two essential pieces of information that you'll need to input into shopVOX later.
  5. Scroll down to the section labelled "Block Public Access settings for this bucket." deselect the "Block all public access" checkbox. Confirm your acknowledgement by checking the box indicating that this action may make files publicly accessible. Keep all other options at their default settings.
  6. Once you have selected all your options, scroll to the bottom and click "Create Bucket"
  7. Select the recently created bucket,
  8. then navigate to the "Permissions" tab.
  9. Scroll down to the "Bucket policy" section and click on "Edit."
  10. Paste the provided content into the designated box.
    This is the Code Block to copy and paste. Replace bucketname with the name of the bucket you specified
    {
        "Version": "2012-10-17",
        "Statement": [
            {
                "Effect": "Allow",
                "Principal": {
                    "AWS": "arn:aws:iam::176383473710:role/ShopvoxExternalS3AccessRole"
                },
                "Action": [
                    "s3:ListBucket",
                    "s3:GetObject",
                    "s3:GetObjectVersion",
                    "s3:PutObject",
                    "s3:DeleteObject"
                ],
                "Resource": [
                    "arn:aws:s3:::bucketname",
                    "arn:aws:s3:::bucketname/*"
                ]
            },
            {
                "Sid": "Statement1",
                "Effect": "Allow",
                "Principal": "*",
                "Action": "s3:GetObject",
                "Resource": "arn:aws:s3:::bucketname/*"
            }
        ]
    }
  11. Click "Save Changes"
  12. Navigate to the "Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS)" section, and click on the "Edit" button.
  13. Paste the provided content into the designated box.
    This is the Code Block to paste into the "Cross-orginin resource sharing ( Cors )" field.
    [
        {
            "AllowedHeaders": [
                "*"
            ],
            "AllowedMethods": [
                "GET",
                "PUT",
                "POST",
                "DELETE"
            ],
            "AllowedOrigins": [
                "*"
            ],
            "ExposeHeaders": [
                "ETag"
            ],
            "MaxAgeSeconds": 3000
        }
    ]
  14. Click on Save Changes
  15. You've completed all the necessary steps! Just inform your Shopvox staff contact about the name of the bucket you created, and they will handle the rest.

Connection shopVOX to Amazon S3

While the shopVOX staff will assist you after your bucket has been created, it's beneficial to understand where these settings are located within shopVOX.

With your Amazon S3 account setup, and the shopVOX add-on feature you can proceed to set this up in shopVOX. If you do not have both of these setup see the instructions above titled "Getting started with Amazon S3"

  1. Go to setting, the click on Storage on the left hand side.
  2. Click on the Amazon Web Service to connect shopVOX to AWS
  3. Fill in the information for "Bucket" and choose the same Region as your bucket was set too.
  4. Click "Save Changes"

Congratulations! You've successfully configured your settings. From now on, shopVOX will seamlessly store all your uploaded assets directly into your designated Amazon S3 bucket, ensuring a smooth and efficient integration of your valuable resources. If you have any further questions or require assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team. Happy storing!

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