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Overview

MinIO AIStor is a high-performance, S3-compatible object storage server that you can self-host. It gives you complete control over your data while maintaining compatibility with S3 APIs, making it perfect for private cloud deployments or when you need full data sovereignty. Key features:
  • Self-hosted - Complete control over your data and infrastructure
  • S3-compatible API - Easy integration with existing S3 tools and libraries
  • High performance - Optimized for speed and efficiency
  • Data sovereignty - Keep your data on your own infrastructure
  • Enterprise features - Advanced security, monitoring, and management
MinIO integration is available only if the Cloud Storage plugin is purchased from the Aikeedo Marketplace.

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Prerequisites

Before configuring MinIO:
  1. Cloud Storage Plugin - Purchase from Aikeedo Marketplace
  2. MinIO AIStor Installation - Follow the official installation guide
  3. Bucket - Create a bucket for your files
  4. Access Keys - Generate API credentials
  5. Network Access - Ensure Aikeedo can reach MinIO

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Configuration Steps

1

Access AIStor Console

Open the AIStor web console:
  1. Navigate to your AIStor console URL
  2. Login with your admin credentials
  3. Ensure you have the necessary permissions for bucket and access key management
For detailed installation and setup instructions, refer to the official AIStor installation guide.
2

Create Bucket

Create a bucket for your files:
  1. In the AIStor console, go to Buckets
  2. Click Create Bucket
  3. Enter bucket name (e.g., aikeedo-files)
  4. Choose access policy (Private recommended)
  5. Click Create Bucket
For detailed bucket management, refer to the official bucket management documentation.
3

Create Access Keys

Generate API credentials:
  1. Go to Access Keys in the AIStor console
  2. Click Create Access Key
  3. Enter a name for the key (e.g., aikeedo-access)
  4. Copy the Access Key and Secret Key
  5. Save credentials securely
For detailed access management, refer to the official IAM documentation.
4

Configure in Aikeedo

In your admin panel:
  1. Go to Settings > Cloud storage > MinIO
  2. Toggle Status to Enabled
  3. Enter Origin endpoint: http://your-server:port (use your configured port)
  4. Enter Custom domain (optional domain for MinIO)
  5. Enter Bucket name: Your MinIO bucket name
  6. Enter Path prefix (optional subfolder)
  7. Enter Access key: Your MinIO access key
  8. Enter Secret key: Your MinIO secret key
  9. Click Save changes

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Configuration Fields

Required fields:
  • Origin endpoint - MinIO server endpoint URL (e.g., http://your-server:port)
  • Bucket name - Name of your MinIO bucket
  • Access key - MinIO access key for authentication
  • Secret key - MinIO secret key for authentication
Optional fields:
  • Custom domain - Custom domain for serving files through reverse proxy
  • Path prefix - Optional subfolder within your bucket for organizing files
For detailed server configuration options, refer to the official core settings documentation.

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Troubleshooting

Connection refused:
  • Check if MinIO server is running
  • Verify the configured port is open and accessible
  • Check firewall settings
  • Ensure correct endpoint URL
Access denied errors:
  • Verify access keys are correct
  • Check bucket name matches exactly
  • Ensure bucket exists and is accessible
  • Verify network connectivity
Files not uploading:
  • Check server resources (CPU, RAM, disk)
  • Verify network latency between Aikeedo and MinIO
  • Ensure data directory is accessible
  • Check for disk errors

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