Overview
By default, Relution stores certain resources - such as native app binaries - in its database. This can cause the resource table to grow very large, especially when managing many native apps.
To optimize performance, Relution supports storing these resources in external S3-compatible object storage buckets.
⚠️ MinIO Users: MinIO ceased development in October 2025 and will not receive updates. We recommend migrating to SeaweedFS → using our guide: Object Storage Migration →
When to Use Object Storage
While optional, external object storage is recommended in these cases:
- Installation and management of native apps on Windows devices
- Managing a larger number of native apps, or native apps larger than 50 MB
- Servers with more than 5,000 devices
Available Options
The most widely known object storage is AWS S3, but many S3-compatible solutions exist - both cloud-hosted and self-hosted.
Self-Hosted / On-Premise
Self-hosted solutions let you avoid cloud costs and keep full control over your data.
| Provider | Description |
|---|---|
| SeaweedFS → | Recommended. Easy to deploy, tested with Relution. Our setup guide → |
| Garage → | Lightweight, designed for self-hosting. |
| Ceph → | Enterprise-grade, highly scalable. |
| RustFS → | Rust-based alternative. |
| MinIO → | Not Recommended. Has ceased development. Our migration guide → |
We have thoroughly tested SeaweedFS with Relution. Other backends can work but have not been tested.
Cloud Providers
| Provider | Notes |
|---|---|
| AWS S3 → | The original S3 implementation, tested with Relution. |
| Hetzner Object Storage → | German provider, cost-effective, tested with Relution. |
For managed Relution hosting with object storage included, please contact our Sales Team → – more info: Relution Cloud →
Next Steps
Choose your path based on your setup:
| Your Situation | Next Steps |
|---|---|
| New setup with SeaweedFS (recommended) | 1. Set up SeaweedFS → 2. Configure Relution → |
| New setup with a cloud provider | 1. Set up at cloud provider 2. Configure Relution → |
| Migrating from MinIO or another backend | – Migration Guide → |