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Using object versioning

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This walkthrough demonstrates Cloud Storage Object Versioning with legacy gsutil commands. [00:00:01]-[00:01:05]

Key Points Covered

  • With Object Versioning enabled, overwriting or deleting a live object creates or retains a noncurrent generation. [00:00:01]-[00:01:05]
  • The example enables, disables, and checks versioning on a bucket. [00:00:01]-[00:01:05]
  • Older versions are identified and addressed by generation number, while the current version remains the default visible object. [00:01:05]

Treat the 2020 gsutil procedure as historical and use current live Google Cloud documentation. Object Versioning is distinct from soft delete; do not conflate their retention, restoration, lifecycle, or cost behavior.

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