Resources & Guides
Tutorials, integration guides, and technical references to help you build better data pipelines.
AWS Transfer Family Alternatives for Small Teams (2026)
Six real alternatives to AWS Transfer Family for small teams, with verified 2026 pricing: Rilavek, SFTPCloud, SFTP Gateway, Files.com, SFTP To Go, and DIY on a VPS. What each actually costs and who each one fits.
AWS Transfer Family Pricing Explained: Why Your SFTP Bill Is $200+/Month Before a Single Upload
A line-by-line breakdown of AWS Transfer Family pricing in 2026: the $0.30/hour endpoint fee, per-GB data charges, connector costs, and the hidden AWS services that inflate your bill. Plus what a realistic monthly bill looks like for a small team.
SFTP Gateway to S3: Build vs Buy in 2026
The real total cost of building your own SFTP-to-S3 gateway in 2026 (VPS + OpenSSH + sync scripts, marketplace VMs, or AWS Transfer Family) versus buying a managed pass-through service. A decision framework with verified numbers.
How to Connect RustFS via SFTP Using Rilavek (No SFTP Server Required)
Step-by-step guide to accepting SFTP file uploads and routing them directly into a self-hosted RustFS S3-compatible bucket using Rilavek. No OpenSSH to configure. No server to patch. Files land in your RustFS instance over a standard SFTP connection.
SFTPCloud vs AWS Transfer Family vs Rilavek: Managed SFTP Compared
A three-way comparison of managed SFTP options in 2026: AWS Transfer Family's protocol server, SFTPCloud's instance model, and Rilavek's pass-through bridge. Verified pricing, architecture differences, and which fits which team.
Vue.js + Svelte Resumable Uploads to Cloud Storage – Zero Server Code (TUS Protocol)
How to wire up resumable browser-to-S3 uploads using the TUS protocol in Vue 3, Svelte 5, and Alpine.js. No backend. No presigned URL juggling. Just a sender token and tus-js-client.
Browser File Uploads to S3 in 5 Minutes – No Backend, No Presigned URLs (Free Tier)
Skip the presigned URL dance and the multipart fragility. Here's how to wire up resumable browser-to-S3 uploads using the TUS protocol and a free Rilavek Pipe in under 5 minutes.
Give Every Vendor Their Own SFTP Login (Without Running Your Own SFTP Server)
Learn how to provision isolated SFTP credentials for each external vendor, partner, or supplier, without spinning up OpenSSH, managing authorized_keys, or babysitting a Linux box at 2 AM.
SFTP Commands Cheat Sheet (2026): Complete sftp Command Reference
A complete SFTP command reference for 2026. Covers connecting, uploading, downloading, navigating directories, permissions, resuming transfers, and scripting with sftp and sftp batch mode. Includes Rilavek SFTP endpoint examples.
SFTPCloud vs. Rilavek: A Managed SFTP Service Comparison
Comparing SFTPCloud and Rilavek for managed SFTP as a service. Key differences in architecture, storage ownership, multi-destination routing, IoT/camera support, compliance, and pricing.
S3 Upload Webhooks: Slack, Lambda & Zapier
Stop polling S3. Use HMAC-signed file transfer webhooks to trigger Slack alerts, Lambda ETL jobs, and Zapier automations the moment a file lands.
SFTP vs FTPS vs FTP: Which Protocol Should You Use in 2026?
A practical comparison of FTP, FTPS, and SFTP for 2026. Covers security, firewall behavior, port requirements, compliance implications, and when each protocol makes sense for real-world data ingestion.
Stop Losing CCTV Footage: Stream IP Cameras to S3 via FTP
Your IP cameras speak FTP. Your cloud storage speaks S3. Here's how to bridge the gap without running your own FTP server, managing NVR hardware, or losing footage when someone steals the recorder.
Resumable S3 Uploads: How to Use TUS and Uppy in 2026
Why standard HTTP POST is a liability for multi-gigabyte assets and how the TUS protocol solves the 'resume from zero' nightmare.
Self-Hosted S3 Storage in 2026: RustFS, SeaweedFS, Garage, or Ceph?
A practical comparison of self-hosted S3-compatible object storage solutions in 2026. RustFS, SeaweedFS, Garage, Ceph, and the discontinued MinIO Community Edition compared by license, complexity, hardware requirements, S3 API coverage, and best use cases.
Best Free S3-Compatible Object Storage Providers in 2026
Compare the top free-tier S3-compatible object storage providers for 2026. Cloudflare R2, Backblaze B2, Scaleway, IDrive e2, Filebase, and AWS S3 compared side-by-side with egress costs, storage limits, and API request quotas.
How to Replace vsftpd and ProFTPD with a Cloud-Native S3 Bridge
Move Beyond vsftpd and ProFTPD Without Breaking Your Workflows. A guide on replacing legacy FTP infrastructure with a cloud-native bridge.
FTP to RAG: Feeding Legacy Data into AI Agents and LLMs
Connect legacy industrial hardware directly to your AI Agents and RAG pipelines using Rilavek's Event-Driven FTP Bridge.
How to Bypass Multi-Data Store Backup Fees and Egress Taxes
Why pay premium 'Pro' fees just to duplicate a file? Rilavek's universal adapter uploads once and streams to everywhere, eliminating the multi-data store tax.
AWS Transfer Family vs. Rilavek: The Hidden Costs
Why building your own SFTP to S3 solution with AWS Transfer Family might be overkill and how Rilavek provides a better managed alternative.
Wireless Tethering: Sony Camera to Cloud
A comprehensive guide on setting up wireless tethering from Sony a9 III, a1, and a7 cameras directly to AWS S3 using Rilavek's FTP Bridge.
Wireless Tethering: Nikon Camera to Cloud
A comprehensive guide on setting up wireless tethering from Nikon Z9, Z8, and Z6 III cameras directly to AWS S3 using Rilavek's FTP Bridge.
Wireless Tethering: Canon Camera to Cloud
A comprehensive guide on setting up wireless tethering from Canon R3, R5, and R5 Mark II cameras directly to AWS S3 using Rilavek's FTP Bridge.
The Agency Workflow: Managing Multiple Photographers
How to scale your event coverage by managing multiple shooters, ensuring accountability, and automating file organization per photographer.