What is STACKIT Object Storage?
STACKIT Object Storage is a scalable, S3-compatible object store for unstructured data. Objects are stored with unique identifiers and customizable metadata in a flat structure, ideal for large volumes of unstructured data. Buckets are region-specific and distribute data across all availability zones of that region. STACKIT operates the service from data centers in Germany (EU01) and Austria (EU02).
Core Features
- S3 compatibility: Use with common S3 clients, SDKs, and tools without code changes
- Multi-AZ distribution: Data is automatically distributed across all availability zones of a region
- Encryption: AES-256 encryption at rest by default, with optional customer-provided keys (SSE-C); TLS 1.3 for all endpoints
- Standard and archive tiers: Separate archiving tier for infrequently accessed data at lower cost
- Flexible use: Suited for backups, media, data lakes, and static hosting
Typical Use Cases
Backup and disaster recovery: Regular backups are stored cost-effectively and redundantly across multiple availability zones.
Media and content distribution: Images, videos, and other media can be served directly from Object Storage.
Data lakes and analytics: Large volumes of unstructured data for analytics processes and machine learning pipelines.
Long-term archiving: The archiving tier suits compliance-relevant data that is accessed infrequently.
Benefits
- Data sovereignty: Operated from German/Austrian data centers
- GDPR-compliant: No risk from US-CLOUD Act access
- S3 tools work: Existing S3 SDKs and applications work with minimal adjustments
- Cost-effective: Separate archive tier for infrequently used data
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with Object Storage: architecture, migration from AWS S3 or Azure Blob Storage, encryption concepts, and ongoing operations and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Optimized for frequent access
- Low latency
- Higher storage cost than archiving
Archiving (Premium)
- Lower storage cost
- Suited for long-term retention
- Designed for infrequent access
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is STACKIT Object Storage compatible with AWS S3?
Yes, the storage interface is S3-compatible and works with common S3 clients and SDKs. Migration typically only requires an endpoint change.
How is data replicated?
Buckets are region-specific and distribute data across all availability zones of that region. STACKIT does not publish specific durability percentages; details are available in the official SLA documentation.
Can I use Object Storage for website hosting?
Static hosting via S3-compatible buckets is possible, provided the tools you use support the STACKIT Object Storage endpoint. Configuration details are available in the official documentation.
What encryption is used?
Data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 by default, with optional customer-provided keys (SSE-C). Transport uses TLS 1.3.
Is there an archive tier for infrequently used data?
Yes, in addition to the standard tier, STACKIT offers an archiving tier (premium) with lower storage costs for infrequently accessed data.
Note: All product information on this page has been compiled with care, but is provided without guarantee and may be outdated or incomplete. Cloud services evolve rapidly — features, pricing, SLAs, and availability change frequently. Authoritative and up-to-date information can only be found on the official product page of STACKIT (official documentation). This page does not represent an offer by STACKIT.
