Migrate local storage to S3

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Hi!

Is there a ready-made script or a recipe to migrate from local storage to AWS S3? Currently we have a default installation with local file-system user uploads, but would want to move to S3 to deploy ghost in a redundant setup.

Thanks!

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For me, I prefer the direct way to migrate from local storage to AWS S3 , by using third-party tools like Gs Richcopy 360 or ShareGate.
Anyway, There are several other ways to migrate from local storage to AWS S3, and the specific approach you choose will depend on your specific setup and requirements. However, here is a general outline of the steps you can follow:

  1. Create an AWS S3 bucket: First, you’ll need to create an S3 bucket in your AWS account. This bucket will be used to store your uploaded files.
  2. Install and configure the AWS CLI: The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) can be used to transfer data to and from S3. You can install the AWS CLI on your local machine or on your web server. Once installed, you’ll need to configure it with your AWS credentials.
  3. Transfer files to S3: Once the AWS CLI is installed and configured, you can use the “aws s3 sync” command to transfer your existing files to the S3 bucket. This command will copy all files from your local directory to the S3 bucket while preserving the file structure.
  4. Update your application configuration: After transferring your files to S3, you’ll need to update your application configuration to point to the new S3 bucket. This will ensure that your application is using the correct file paths.
  5. Test and verify: Finally, you should test your application to make sure that it is correctly retrieving files from S3. You can also verify that the files are stored in the S3 bucket by checking the AWS S3 console.

Note that this is a general outline, and the specific steps you take may differ depending on your specific setup and requirements. Additionally, if you are using a content management system like Ghost, there may be specific plugins or tools available to help with the migration process.

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