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Amazon S3 Technical Deep Dive
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and Live Demo Natural American English Speech Slide 1 Amazon S3 Technical Deep Dive and Live Demo Spoken Script Hi everyone,
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today I'd like to walk you through Amazon S3.
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Most of us already know S3 as AWS Object Storage, so I'm not going to spend much time on basic definitions.
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Instead, I want to focus on how we actually use S3 from an engineering perspective.
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We'll look at architecture, security, networking, scaling, cost, and some production considerations.
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Then we'll jump into AWS and build a small event -driven workflow using S3 and SQS.
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The goal is to understand not only what S3 does, but how we can use it correctly in production.
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Key Emphasis This is an engineering deep dive, not an S3 introduction.
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The focus is production architecture.
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We'll finish with a practical event -driven demo.
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Transition Before we look at S3 itself, let's start with the problem it solves.
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Slide 2 What problem does S3 solve?
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Spoken Script Before we talk about the service itself, it's useful to understand the problem it solves.
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Traditionally, if an application needed to store large amounts of data, we had to manage storage infrastructure ourselves.
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That meant capacity planning, disks, backups, replication, hardware failures, and scaling.
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And as the amount of data increased, the operational complexity increased as well.
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S3 changes that model.
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Instead of managing storage servers, our applications interact with a managed storage API.
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AWS handles the underlying infrastructure and storage capacity.
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From our side, we focus on the data and the policies around it.
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For example, an application can store millions of uploaded documents without us provisioning additional storage servers.
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That's the main value from an operational perspective.
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Key Emphasis No storage fleet to manage.
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Capacity scales independently from the application.
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AWS manages infrastructure.
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We still manage the data.
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Transition So with that problem in mind, what exactly is S3?
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Slide 3.
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What is Amazon S3?
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Spoken Script At a high level, Amazon S3 is an object storage service.
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The word object is important here.
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S3 isn't a traditional file system, and it isn't block storage.
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We store objects inside buckets.
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Each object has a key which uniquely identifies it inside the bucket.
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For example, we might have a key like incoming customer 123 report dot PDF.
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That looks like a directory structure, but technically those directories don't exist.
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They're prefixes inside the object key.
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An object also has metadata, encryption information, and potentially a version ID.
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From a production perspective, I usually think of an S3 bucket as both a storage namespace and an important security boundary.
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Key Emphasis S3 Stores Objects Keys and prefixes are not a traditional file system.
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The bucket is an important security boundary.
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Transition Now, let's follow what happens when an application actually puts an object into S3.
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Slide 4.
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How S3 works.
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Spoken script.
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If we follow the flow from left to right, the client first sends a request to S3.
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That could come from an application, an AWS SDK, the CLI, or a pre -signed URL.
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The request is authenticated and then authorized.
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At this point, AWS evaluates the relevant IAM and resource policies.
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If the request is allowed, S3 stores the object.
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The object gets its key, metadata, encryption information, and, if versioning is enabled, a version ID.
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But storage doesn't have to be the end of the workflow.
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That put operation can also generate an event.
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For example, S3 can notify SQS that a new object has arrived.
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A downstream application can then react to that event and process the object asynchronously.
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That's the exact pattern we'll build during the demo.
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Key Emphasis Authentication, Authorization, Storage Objects can be versioned.
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A storage operation can start an event -driven workflow.
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Transition Before we build that workflow, there are a few S3 concepts we need to connect together.
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Slide 5.
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Core S3 Components Spoken Script The easiest way to think about the core components is by looking at what each one controls.
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The bucket gives us the main namespace and an important policy boundary.
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The bucket gives us the main namespace and an important policy boundary.
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Inside the bucket, we store objects.
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Each object is identified by a key.
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Prefixes help us logically organize those keys.
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Then we have versioning.
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Versioning protects us from accidental overwrites and deletes by keeping previous object versions.
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But there's a trade -off.
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Those old versions still consume storage.
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That's where lifecycle policies become important.
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They can automatically transition or expire data based on rules we define.
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So these concepts work together.
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Versioning gives us recovery.
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Lifecycle gives us control over how long those versions remain.
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Key Emphasis Bucket Object Key Versioning provides recovery.
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Lifecycle controls long -term storage behavior.
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Transition.
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Now let's put these concepts into a more realistic architecture.
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Slide 6.
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S3 Architecture Spoken Script Let me walk you through the architecture.
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An application or user first uploads an object into S3.
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In many applications, we can do that directly with a pre -signed URL.
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That means the file doesn't need to pass through our application server.
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Once the object arrives, S3 generates an object -created event.
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We send that event to SQS.
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SQS becomes a buffer between storage and processing.
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A Lambda function or another worker can consume the message and process the object.
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The processed result can then go back into another S3 location.
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And if that content needs to be delivered to users, CloudFront can sit in front of S3.
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The important thing here is that each layer has one clear responsibility.
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S3 stores the data.
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SQS buffers the work.
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Compute processes it.
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Key emphasis.
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Direct uploads reduce application server load.
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SQS separates storage from processing.
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Each component can scale independently.
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Transition Now let's look at the S3 features that become especially useful in architectures like this.
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Slide 7.
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Key S3 Features Spoken Script S3 has a lot of features,
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but there are a few that I think matter especially in production.
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Versioning gives us recovery from accidental changes.
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Lifecycle policies help control long -term storage cost.
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Storage classes let us choose different cost models depending on how frequently data is accessed.
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Multipart upload becomes important for large objects.
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Event notifications let us connect storage operations to event -driven processing.
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And replication can maintain another copy of our data in another bucket or region.
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One common mistake is enabling these features independently without thinking about how they interact.
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For example, enabling versioning without lifecycle management can quietly increase storage over time.
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So the feature itself isn't the architecture.
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The value comes from combining the right features for the workload.
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Key Emphasis Versioning and lifecycle belong together.
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Events turn storage into part of an application workflow.
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Features should solve specific requirements.
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Transition Now let's talk about security, because this is where S3 configuration really matters.
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Slide 8 – S3 Security Spoken Script Now let's talk about security,
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because this is probably one of the most important parts of using S3 correctly.
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I usually break the problem into four questions.
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Who can access the bucket?
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What can they do?
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From where can they access it?
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And how is the data protected?
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IAM identity policies control what users and roles can do.
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Bucket policies give us resource -level control.
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And in some architectures, access points give different applications separate access boundaries.
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For encryption at rest, S3 automatically encrypts new uploads.
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We can also use SSEKS when we need more control over encryption keys and key policies.
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In transit, we should use TLS.
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A common mistake is granting something broad like S3 against the entire bucket.
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Another common mistake is making a bucket public just because users need access to some content.
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A safer approach is usually to keep the bucket private and use pre -signed URLs or CloudFront.
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In our demo, block public access will stay enabled.
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Key Emphasis W -H -O, what, from where, how, protected.
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Keep buckets private by default.
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Avoid broad IAM and bucket policies.
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Transition That covers authorization.
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Now, let's look at how network traffic actually reaches S3.
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Slide 9 S3 Networking
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Spoken Script One important thing to understand is that a public S3 endpoint doesn't mean our data is public.
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Those are two different things.
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Applications inside a VPC can reach S3 through its normal service endpoint.
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But for private AWS workloads, we can also use an S3 gateway VPC endpoint.
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That lets VPC resources reach S3 without sending that traffic through a NAT gateway.
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That can improve the network design and reduce unnecessary NAT processing cost.
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We can also use bucket policy conditions to restrict access to an expected VPC endpoint.
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So from a networking perspective, I'm not only asking whether the bucket is public or private.
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I'm asking, what is the expand network path and how do we enforce it?
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Key emphasis.
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Public endpoint does not mean public bucket.
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VPC endpoints can keep VPC to S3 traffic off the NATPAC.
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Network controls can complement
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The Scenario: A Technical Deep Dive Presentation
The video captures a professional presentation about Amazon S3, where the speaker explains technical concepts, solves problems, and transitions between topics. This is a common real-life situation—whether in work meetings, academic lectures, or industry talks—where clear, structured communication is key. The dialogue uses formal yet conversational English, making it perfect for practicing how to explain complex ideas, emphasize key points, and guide an audience through a topic. Notice how the speaker balances detail with clarity, using phrases like "I'm not going to spend much time on basic definitions" to set expectations, which is a useful skill for any speaking practice.
Useful Chunks & Collocations
- "walk you through": A natural way to introduce a step-by-step explanation. Example: "Today, I'd like to walk you through the process of setting up a project."
- "focus on... from an engineering perspective": Specifies the angle of discussion. Example: "Let's focus on this issue from a user experience perspective."
- "the problem it solves": A common phrase to frame a topic. Example: "Before we discuss the solution, let's talk about the problem it solves."
- "operational complexity": A key collocation in professional settings. Example: "Automation helps reduce operational complexity in large teams."
- "security boundary": Technical jargon with broad application. Example: "Firewalls act as a security boundary between internal and external networks."
Your Shadowing Challenge
Shadowing technique is a powerful way to improve pronunciation and fluency. Here's your task: Watch the first 2 minutes of the video, then pause and repeat the speaker's lines immediately after them, mimicking their tone, pace, and stress. Pay special attention to phrases like "Hi everyone, today I'd like to walk you through Amazon S3"—notice how the speaker stresses "walk you through" to signal engagement. Then, try recording yourself and comparing it to the original. Focus on matching the natural rhythm of professional speech. This practice will help you sound more confident in formal speaking situations, whether in meetings or presentations. Keep practicing, and you'll soon notice improvements in your pronunciation and ability to structure ideas clearly!
Wat is de Shadowing-techniek?
Shadowing is een wetenschappelijk onderbouwde taalleermethode die oorspronkelijk is ontwikkeld voor professionele tolkentraining en gepopulariseerd door polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. De methode is eenvoudig maar krachtig: je luistert naar native Engelse audio en herhaalt het onmiddellijk hardop — als een schaduw die de spreker volgt met slechts 1–2 seconden vertraging. In tegenstelling tot passief luisteren of grammaticadrills, dwingt shadowing je hersenen en mondspieren om echte spraakpatronen tegelijkertijd te verwerken en te reproduceren. Onderzoek toont aan dat het de uitspraaknauwkeurigheid, intonatie, ritme, verbonden spraak, luisterbegrip en spreekvaardigheid aanzienlijk verbetert — waardoor het een van de meest effectieve methoden is voor IELTS Speaking-voorbereiding en echte Engelse communicatie.