# File lib/fog/rackspace/storage.rb, line 422
        def initialize(options={})
          apply_options(options)

          authenticate
          @persistent = options[:persistent] || false
          Excon.defaults[:ssl_verify_peer] = false if service_net?
          @connection = Fog::Core::Connection.new(endpoint_uri.to_s, @persistent, @connection_options)
        end