Self host MinIO for private cloud S3-compatible storage and backups

MinIO, an open-source object storage solution that's perfect for small businesses looking to self host their data efficiently. MinIO provides an Amazon Web Services S3-compatible API, making it a versatile choice for businesses that need a reliable storage platform that can be deployed on public or private clouds.

Imagine a small business that needs to ensure all its critical data is backed up securely. With MinIO, you can achieve this seamlessly. Let’s take a look at how MinIO can be utilized for efficient incremental backups, ensuring data safety and accessibility.

Whether it’s server data backed up by Kopia or workstation data backed up by Backrest, MinIO provides a flexible and scalable storage solution that grows with your business needs. Formable makes it easy with setup and support so you don't have to worry about the technical details of your self hosted backup plan.

Thank you for watching this introduction to MinIO. We hope you see how MinIO can be an integral part of your small business's data management strategy, providing peace of mind and reliability without licensing fees and dedicated IT resources.

Formable's MinIO Portainer stack docker-compose.yml

services:
  minio:
    image: minio/minio
    command: server /data --console-address ":9001"
    restart: unless-stopped
    environment:
      - MINIO_ROOT_USER=yourusername
      - MINIO_ROOT_PASSWORD=yourpassword
      - MINIO_BROWSER_REDIRECT_URL=https://m.formable.app
      - MINIO_SERVER_URL=https://buckets.formable.app
    volumes:
      - minio_data:/data
    ports:
      - 9002:9000
      - 9003:9001

volumes:
  minio_data: