3.2 Creating and Deleting Buckets

Creating and Deleting Buckets on Amazon S3: A Comprehensive Guide

A. Using the AWS Management Console

1. Log in to AWS Console:
   • Access the AWS Management Console and sign in with your AWS account.
2. Navigate to S3:
   • Find and select the S3 service from the Services menu.
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4. Create Bucket:
   • Click on “Create bucket”.
   • Enter a unique bucket name that adheres to S3 naming conventions.
   • Select the AWS Region where you want your bucket to reside.
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5. Configure Options (Optional):
   • Set properties like versioning, logging, tags, and encryption as per your requirements.
6. Set Permissions:
   • Configure access permissions and public access settings.
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7. Review and Create:
   • Review the settings and click “Create bucket”.
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B. Using AWS CLI

1. Install and Configure AWS CLI:
   • Ensure AWS CLI is installed and configured with your credentials.
2. Create Bucket Command:
   • Use the create the s3 bucket using this command:

aws s3 mb s3://[bucket-name] --region [region]

Replace [bucket-name] with your desired bucket name and [region] with the appropriate AWS Region.

Deleting Buckets

A. Using the AWS Management Console

1. Select the Bucket:
   • Navigate to the S3 service in the AWS Console.
   • Choose the bucket you wish to delete.
2. Empty the Bucket (If necessary):
   • Buckets must be empty before deletion. You can use the “Empty bucket” option.
3. Delete Bucket:
   • Click on “Delete”.
   • Enter the bucket name to confirm and click “Delete bucket”.
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B. Using AWS CLI

1. Empty Bucket (If necessary):
   • Use the command:

aws s3 rm s3://[bucket-name] --recursive

Delete Bucket Command:

• Use the command:

aws s3 rb s3://[bucket-name]

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Best Practices and Considerations

• Naming: Choose a unique and descriptive bucket name.
• Region Selection: Select a region close to your users for better performance.
• Data Backup: Ensure data backup before deleting any bucket.
• IAM Permissions: Ensure appropriate permissions for creating and deleting buckets.
• Data Security: Be mindful of the data in the bucket, especially when deleting.