Summary
How can a Windows folder be copied to an OCI Object Storage bucket with rclone?
The tutorial prepares rclone on Windows and creates a remote through the Object Storage S3-compatible API. Customer Secret Keys are generated from the OCI user profile, and Access Key, Secret Key, region, endpoint and namespace are configured for the connection.
Files are then copied from a local folder to an existing bucket and checked in the console. A new file is added to the folder, and the copy is repeated to verify its transfer.
The walkthrough ends by showing access to the rclone web interface for execution and configuration review. The example focuses on Windows file copying through the configured S3 remote.
Introduction
The presenter introduces rclone for copying local files to OCI Object Storage. Backup and archival uses and internet connectivity provide context for the example. The walkthrough then prepares a Windows folder and an existing bucket for transfer.
API compatible with S3
The OCI Object Storage S3-compatible API is introduced as the rclone integration point. Authentication and transfer destination are prepared before copying files. This compatibility provides the basis for the remote created in the demonstration.
Download and prepare rclone at Windows
The Windows version of rclone is downloaded from its official page and stored in an accessible location. The tool folder is opened in Command Prompt. Checking its options confirms that the application is available before remote configuration.
Configure a remote S3
The rclone configuration starts a named remote. The example storage options select Amazon S3 compatibility and the Other provider. Configuration then continues with the credentials for connecting to OCI Object Storage.
Customer Secret Keys: Access Key and Secret Key
Customer Secret Keys opens from the OCI user profile, and a key is generated for rclone. The Access Key and Secret Key are retained and entered into the remote fields. These credentials authenticate the S3-compatible flow shown in the tutorial.
Configure region and endpoint
The region identifier is located in Oracle references and added to rclone configuration. The corresponding regional endpoint then completes the destination. The walkthrough connects console values with the parameters requested by the remote.
Namespace and final remote configuration
The Object Storage namespace is obtained from the console to complete the remote address. The example also specifies the region and private access. Configuration is saved without advanced option changes, and the target bucket opens.
Copy files from Windows to Object Storage
The local Windows folder is copied to the bucket using the configured rclone remote. The walkthrough waits for transfer and reviews its file summary, then returns to the OCI console to inspect destination objects.
Check the load of a new file
After checking the first bucket copy, a new file is added to the local folder. The copy operation runs again with the same remote, and transfer of the added file is verified. This shows how to repeat uploads from the Windows folder.
rclone web interface
The closing introduces access to the rclone web interface for execution status and configuration review. It complements the Command Prompt operations and concludes the file-copy tutorial.