.. _swift:

======================
Object Storage service
======================

.. toctree::
   :maxdepth: 1

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

The 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.