Resources & Guides

Tutorials, integration guides, and technical references to help you build better data pipelines.

Cheat Sheet

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.

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Comparison

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.

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Engineering

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.

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Guide

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.

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Use Case

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.

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Engineering

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.

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Comparison

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.

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Comparison

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.

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Infrastructure Modernization

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.

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AI Engineering

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.

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Industry Insights

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.

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Comparison

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.

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Photography Workflow

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.

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Photography Workflow

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.

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Photography Workflow

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.

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Team Workflow

The Agency Workflow: Managing Multiple Photographers

How to scale your event coverage by managing multiple shooters, ensuring accountability, and automating file organization per photographer.

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