Migrate Data to Cloud Storage
This document will guide you on how to migrate data from local storage or other cloud platforms to CloudBase Cloud Storage.
Migration Solution Overview
Choose the appropriate migration solution based on your data source and migration requirements:
| Data Source | Recommended Tool | Use Case | Data Volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local Data | COSBrowser | Visual operation, small to medium data volume | < 10GB |
| Local Data / Tencent Cloud COS | COSCLI | Command-line operation, batch processing | Any |
| Third-party Cloud Storage | Cloud Migration CMG | Cross-cloud platform migration | Any |
1. Migrate Local Data to Cloud Storage
Solution 1: COSBrowser (Recommended)
Tool Introduction
COSBrowser is a visual interface tool that supports users to upload, download, generate access links, and more through simple interface operations.
Use Cases
- ✅ Small to medium data volume migration (< 10GB)
- ✅ Visual operation interface required
- ✅ Batch upload and download files
- ✅ Manage cloud storage files
Operation Steps
1. Download and Install COSBrowser
Visit the COSBrowser download page to download and install the client.
2. Login with Secret Key
You must use the Secret Key Login method and specify the bucket name and region. Logging in directly with a Tencent Cloud account cannot manage CloudBase cloud storage buckets.
Login steps:
- Open the COSBrowser tool
- Select "Secret Key Login"
- Enter the following information:
- SecretId / SecretKey: Obtain from Access Key Management
- Bucket Name: CloudBase cloud storage bucket name (format:
cloudbase-env-xxx) - Region: Select the region where your environment is located (e.g.,
ap-shanghai)
3. Upload Local Files
After successful login:
- Select the files or folders to upload in the local file system on the left
- Drag and drop to the cloud storage area on the right, or right-click and select "Upload"
- Wait for the upload to complete
For detailed usage, please refer to: COSBrowser Usage Documentation
Solution 2: COSCLI
Tool Introduction
COSCLI is a client-side command-line tool built with Golang that requires no dependency environment installation and is ready to use out of the box. It allows you to perform batch upload, download, delete, and other operations on objects in cloud storage through simple command-line instructions.
The COSCLI tool is maintained by the Tencent Cloud COS team, and the CloudBase development team does not provide technical support for this tool. Using this tool requires a certain level of command-line operation and technical foundation. If you encounter tool-related issues, please refer to the COSCLI Official Documentation or contact the COS team.
Use Cases
- ✅ Large-scale batch file migration
- ✅ Automated script deployment
- ✅ Familiar with command-line operations
- ✅ Support for cross-bucket operations
For detailed usage, please refer to: COSCLI Tool Documentation
2. Migrate from Third-party Cloud Storage to Cloud Storage
Solution: Cloud Migration CMG
Cloud Migration (CMG) is a migration tool integration and monitoring platform provided by Tencent Cloud. If your data is stored on third-party cloud platforms such as Alibaba Cloud OSS or AWS S3, you can use the Cloud Migration CMG service to quickly migrate it to CloudBase Cloud Storage.
Supported Cloud Platforms
Cloud Migration CMG supports migrating data from the following cloud platforms:
| Cloud Platform | Migration Tutorial |
|---|---|
| Alibaba Cloud OSS | Alibaba Cloud OSS Migration Tutorial |
| AWS S3 | AWS S3 Migration Tutorial |
| Qiniu Cloud | Qiniu Cloud Migration Tutorial |
| Upyun | Upyun Migration Tutorial |
| Huawei Cloud OBS | Huawei Cloud OBS Migration Tutorial |
| Kingsoft Cloud KS3 | Kingsoft Cloud KS3 Migration Tutorial |
| Baidu Cloud BOS | Baidu Cloud BOS Migration Tutorial |
FAQs
1. How to Improve Migration Speed?
- Use the concurrent upload feature of the COSCLI tool
- Choose the same region as the source data to reduce network latency
- Use a high-bandwidth network for transmission
- For small files, you can package them before uploading and then extract
2. What Costs Does Migration Incur?
- Storage Fee: Charged based on actual storage volume
- Traffic Fee: CDN traffic fee
For details, see: CloudBase Billing Instructions