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Getting Started with OneBucket™: A Complete Guide to Cloud Object Storage Management

Simplify your multi-cloud storage operations with a unified, intuitive platform

If you've ever struggled with managing object storage across multiple cloud providers — juggling different APIs, authentication methods, and access policies — Attimis might be the solution you've been looking for. In this walkthrough, I'll take you through the platform's core features based on their official tutorial, showing you how to get up and running in minutes.

What is OneBucket™?

OneBucket™ is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline object storage management. At its core, it provides a unified interface for managing storage endpoints across different providers (like AWS S3) through a system of Keys, Endpoints, and Policies. Think of it as a control plane for your distributed storage infrastructure.

The platform's visual design is clean and modern, featuring an elegant network visualization on the login screen that hints at the interconnected nature of cloud storage management.

Step 1: Creating Your First Core Key

After signing into your Attimis account, the first thing you'll encounter is the Keys section with a welcoming message: "Generate or import Core Keys that will be associated with any bucket."

Attimis OneBucket modernizes the legacy approach by providing an S3-compatible unified data access layer in Databricks, allowing organizations to access their data from anywhere.Core Keys are the foundation of your Attimis setup. They serve as the master credentials that will authenticate your storage operations. To create one:

  • Click Create Core Key
  • The system generates an Access Key and Secret Key pair
  • Toggle the key to Active status
  • Add an optional description for easy identification
  • Click Create

Pro tip: Make sure to copy and securely store your Secret Key immediately — as with most cloud platforms, you won't be able to view it again after this screen.

Once created, you'll see a confirmation: "Key imported successfully" — and your new key will appear in the Core Keys list with its status, associated user, and management options.

Step 2: Configuring Your Endpoints

With your Core Key in place, the next step is connecting your actual storage infrastructure. Navigate to the Endpoints section and click Create Endpoint.

The endpoint configuration is straightforward:

  • Endpoint Name: Give it a friendly identifier (e.g., "AWS")
  • URL: Enter your object storage endpoint URL (e.g., https://s3.amazonaws.com)
  • Use Region: Toggle this option based on your provider's requirements
  • Protocol: Select between S3 or Azure protocols

After adding your endpoint, you'll need to create an Endpoint Key — these are the actual credentials for accessing your storage provider. The interface mirrors the Core Key creation process, allowing you to generate or import access credentials specific to each endpoint.

Step 3: Building Policies with OneBucket™

Here's where we really shine. The Policies section introduces OneBucket™, Attimis's abstraction layer that maps your Core Keys to specific storage buckets across your endpoints.

When creating a policy, you'll walk through a four-step wizard:

  • OneBucket™ Name: Choose a logical name (e.g., "mybucket") that you'll use in your applications
  • Peer Bucket: Configure the actual storage bucket at your endpoint
  • Sync Quorum: Set up replication and synchronization rules
  • Core Keys: Assign which Core Keys have access to this OneBucket™

The Peer Bucket configuration offers granular control:

  • Read/Write/Delete permissions
  • Replication settings with opportunistic sync options
  • Compression (Gzip or Brotli)
  • Endpoint selection from your configured providers
  • Region specification
  • Access Key assignment from your endpoint keys

The Power of Unified Access

What makes this architecture elegant is the separation of concerns. Your applications authenticate using Core Keys and interact with OneBucket™ names — completely abstracted from the underlying infrastructure. This means you can:

  • Switch cloud providers without changing application code
  • Implement multi-cloud redundancy transparently
  • Manage access control centrally
  • Scale your storage infrastructure independently

Final Thoughts

Attimis tackles a real pain point in modern cloud architecture: the complexity of managing distributed object storage. By introducing abstraction like OneBucket™, it creates a layer of indirection that simplifies operations while maintaining the flexibility to work with multiple providers.

The platform's clean interface makes what could be a complicated setup process feel approachable. Within a few minutes, you can have a fully configured storage management layer ready for your applications.

Whether you're building a multi-cloud strategy from the ground up or looking to simplify existing storage operations, Attimis offers a compelling approach to unified object storage management.