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Creating Amazon S3 Import Jobs
With an Amazon S3 import, AWS uploads individual files from your device to objects in an Amazon S3 bucket. One device is loaded to one bucket. Your device's file system is mounted on an AWS Import/Export data loading station and each file is uploaded as an object in your Amazon S3 bucket. You can optionally manage directories and filenames as part of the load process.
You must submit a separate job request for each device.
For more information, see Guidelines and Limitations
Import to Amazon S3 Process
Import Job Process
| 1 | You copy your data to your storage device. AWS Import/Export loads the data from your
device to a single Amazon S3 bucket. Note that when uploading data to
Amazon S3, the file path on your storage device determines the
corresponding object key. For example, if your storage device has an
images top level folder with a file
sample.jpg, the uploaded file/object key will
be images/sample.jpg. File names must use UTF-8 character encoding. Any
file with a name that is not a valid UTF-8 string is not imported. For
information on storage device requirements, see Storage Device Requirements. |
| 2 | You create an AWSCredentials.properties that contains
your 20-character accessKeyId and 40-character
secretKey associated with your AWS account.
For more information, see Save Your
Credentials to a File. |
| 3 | You create an import manifest file that specifies how to transfer data from your storage device to a single Amazon S3 bucket. For more information, see Creating an Import Manifest File. |
| 4 | You initiate an import job by sending a CreateJob request that
includes the manifest file. You send a separate CreateJob request for
each device. Your job expires after 30 days. If you do not send a
device, there is no charge. You can send a CreateJob request using the
AWS Import/Export Tool, the AWS SDK for Java, or the AWS REST API. The
easiest method is the AWS Import/Export Tool. For details, see
Sending a CreateJob Request Using the AWS Import/Export Web Service Tool |
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AWS Import/Export sends a response that includes a job ID, a signature value, and an
AWS shipping address. The response also saves a
You will need this information in subsequent steps. |
| 6 | You copy the Each device you send must include the unique
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| 7 |
You fill out the AWS Import/Export packing slip to send your
device. You must send the device to the address returned in the
You ship the device, the cables and packing slip to AWS. Make sure to include your job ID on the shipping label and on the device you are shipping. Otherwise, your download might be delayed. Note You can send multiple devices in the same shipment. If you do, however, there are specific guidelines and limitations that govern what devices you can ship and how your devices must be packaged. If your shipment is not prepared and packed correctly, AWS Import/Export cannot process your jobs. Regardless of how many devices you ship at one time, you must submit a separate job request for each device. For complete details about packaging requirements when shipping multiple devices, see Shipping Multiple Devices. Your job expires after 30 days. If we receive your package after your job expires, we will return your device. You will only be charged for the shipping fees, if any. |
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AWS Import/Export validates the Once your storage device arrives at AWS, your data load typically begins by the end of the next business day. The time line for loading your data depends on a number of factors, including the availability of an import station, the amount of data to load, and the data transfer rate of your device. We import all of the data into a single Amazon S3 bucket. |
| 9 | We repack your storage device and ship it to the return address you provided in your manifest file. We do not ship to post office boxes. |
