How can you ensure graphics uploaded to OCI are accessible without authentication for an extended time?

Making the object storage bucket public is the most effective way to ensure that graphics uploaded to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) are accessible without authentication for an extended period. When a bucket is set to public, all objects within that bucket are accessible to anyone with the URL to those objects. This means that users can access the graphics directly without needing to authenticate themselves or use any special tokens.

Public access is particularly useful for content such as images or documents that are intended to be shared widely without restrictions, such as on websites or social media platforms. By setting the bucket to public, you eliminate the need for any form of authentication, making the graphics readily available to end-users.

Other options, while addressing access control, either introduce limitations or require ongoing management. For instance, pre-authenticated requests allow temporary access and require an expiration, making them less suitable for long-term unrestricted access. Similarly, making all objects public within a private bucket does not simplify access and can lead to confusion, as the bucket's overall accessibility would still be governed by its private setting. Overall, a public bucket straightforwardly fulfills the requirement of granting prolonged, unauthenticated access.