.. _swift:

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Add Object Storage
==================

The OpenStack Object Storage services (swift) work together to provide
object storage and retrieval through a :term:`REST API <RESTful>`.
Your environment must at least include the Identity service (keystone)
prior to deploying Object Storage.

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 2

   common/get_started_object_storage.rst
   swift-controller-node.rst
   swift-storage-node.rst
   swift-initial-rings.rst
   swift-finalize-installation.rst
   swift-verify.rst
   swift-next-steps.rst