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AmazonS3 Host Field Descriptions

Prerequisite: To use an Amazon S3 host with MOVEit Automation, you must apply the following permissions for the S3 bucket to the user:

To access this dialog box: Select HOSTS > Add Host > Amazon S3

When you create the host, you can set the following General properties. To set additional properties, edit the host. For more information, see Amazon S3 - Additional Properties.

Note: The host's properties page shows the configured settings for each property area. To view all possible settings, click Edit.

Amazon S3 Host Field

Description

General

Friendly Name

A name for the host. The name you specify appears in the MOVEit Automation user interface.

Description

Optional. Description of the host. This field is informational only, and does not affect the operation of the host.

Access Key ID

The access key ID for your AWS environment.

Secret Access Key

The secret access key for your AWS environment.

Default Bucket Name

The Default Bucket is applied to the sources and destinations of tasks using this Amazon S3 host.

Note: You can override the host's default bucket name in task sources and destinations.

Secure Connection with SSL

If selected: Enables secure communication between MOVEit Automation and the remote host.

Test

Click to test your connection.

For more information, see Tests Performed on Hosts.

Note: Amazon Web Services (AWS) uses the Access Key ID and Secret Access Key information from your Amazon.com account to identify you and allow access to AWS. The Access Key ID and Secret Access Key are not the same as the user name and password that you use to access the AWS console. You can create new or access existing AWS access IDs and access keys from the AWS Console.