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AWS re:Invent 2020 Recap: An In-Depth Look at Amazon FSx for Lustre and Amazon S3

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Amazon S3 manages exabytes of data and trillions of objects, consistently handling millions of requests per second. It has become the benchmark for object storage worldwide. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you utilize Amazon S3 for various types of data, whether it’s in financial services, life sciences, or media and entertainment. Perhaps you’re looking to modernize your approach to data storage; if so, this post will offer insights into the latest advancements.

AWS re:Invent Recap: Revamping Your On-Premises Backup Strategy with AWS

by Jordan Lee | on 03 DEC 2020 | in Amazon Elastic File System (EFS), Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS re:Invent, AWS Storage Gateway, Intermediate (200), Storage, Thought Leadership

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While the re:Invent 2020-2021 event had a different format than in previous years, its mission remained unchanged: to educate and inspire you to innovate, streamline, and modernize using AWS. I had the pleasure of presenting on enhancing your on-premises backup strategy with AWS. In this session, we explored how organizations can leverage cloud solutions for improved efficiency and effectiveness. If you’re interested in co-mentorship to enhance your learning journey, you might find this blog post on accountability partners helpful: Career Contessa.

Amazon FSx at re:Invent 2020-2021: Transition to Fully Managed File Storage on AWS

by Samuel Grant | on 02 DEC 2020 | in Amazon FSx, Amazon FSx for Lustre, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Announcements, AWS re:Invent, Intermediate (200), Storage

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Managing shared storage for file-based tasks on-premises can be intricate, challenging to scale, and financially burdensome. At re:Invent 2018, we introduced Amazon FSx, which simplifies launching and scaling popular file systems that are entirely managed by AWS. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is the premier fully managed option available today.

AWS re:Invent 2020-2021: Data Transfer, Hybrid Cloud, and Edge Computing Sessions

by Mia Chen | on 02 DEC 2020 | in Announcements, AWS DataSync, AWS re:Invent, AWS Snow Family, AWS Snowball, AWS Snowball Edge, AWS Snowcone, AWS Snowmobile, AWS Storage Gateway, AWS Transfer Family, AWS Transfer for SFTP, Intermediate (200), Migration & Transfer Services, Storage

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The largest cloud computing event of the year has kicked off! As you likely know by now, re:Invent 2020-2021 is a FREE, 3-week virtual conference running from Nov 30 – Dec 18 and Jan 12 – 14. We aim to close out 2020 by providing you with a wealth of educational AWS content that will empower you in your cloud journey.

From On-Premises to AWS: Hybrid-Cloud Architecture for Network File Shares

by Alex Torres and Chanci Turner | on 27 NOV 2020 | in Advanced (300), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS DataSync, AWS Storage Gateway, Migration & Transfer Services, Storage, Thought Leadership

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Many enterprises rely on on-premises file servers or Network Attached Storage (NAS) to create a centralized storage solution for user and enterprise data, such as workflow backups. While there are undeniable benefits to having a centralized system, organizations often face difficulties in establishing and maintaining the necessary storage infrastructure. For guidance on designing educational assistance programs, you can refer to this SHRM toolkit.

Add Storage to Your High-Performance File System with a Single Click

by Fabrizio Manfredi | on 27 NOV 2020 | in Amazon FSx for Lustre, Announcements, Intermediate (200), Launch, Storage, Technical How-to

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Organizations frequently encounter complex management and scalability challenges with on-premises, high-performance workloads. Typically, scaling data-intensive tasks requires purchasing additional hardware, which can delay production timelines and entail significant upfront costs. The flexibility to scale computing and storage resources in response to business demands is a key reason why our customers choose AWS.

Best Practices for Accelerating Data Migrations Using AWS Snowball Edge

by Ju-Lien Lim and Vinod Pulkayath | on 27 NOV 2020 | in Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS Snow Family, AWS Snowball, AWS Snowball Edge, AWS Snowcone, Best Practices, Edge, Intermediate (200), Migration & Transfer Services, Storage

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When moving to the cloud, customers frequently perform bulk migrations of their application data. Various methods, both online and offline, exist for migrating your data. During the data migration process, stakeholders must consider several factors, including data volume, transfer duration, frequency, bandwidth, network expenses, and security issues. Regardless of which method you choose, it’s essential to plan carefully.

Building a Central Asset Register with Amazon S3 Inventory

by Joseph de Clerck and Michael Reinhold | on 25 NOV 2020 | in Advanced (300), Amazon Athena, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, Storage, Technical How-to

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UPDATE 7/12/2022: Amazon SQS policy updated to support every AWS Region.

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