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Tag: HAQM FSx for Windows File Server
Migrating files to HAQM FSx for Windows File Server using Robocopy
When migrating file shares to AWS, users need a direct and efficient solution for transferring their data. HAQM FSx for Windows File Server provides fully managed shared storage built on Windows Server, and delivers a wide range of data access, data management, and administrative capabilities. There are a few different choices for migration. AWS DataSync […]
Migration to HAQM FSx for Windows File Server: cost optimization strategies and automation
Businesses today rely heavily on their file server infrastructure to store, manage, and share mission-critical data. However, maintaining and scaling these environments can be a complex and resource-intensive task. As customer needs and data volumes continue to grow, organizations often face the need to modernize their file server infrastructure. When migrating to HAQM FSx for […]
Switch your file share access from HAQM FSx File Gateway to HAQM FSx for Windows File Server
Effective October 28, 2024, new customers will no longer be able to create a new HAQM FSx File Gateway (FSx File Gateway). If you would like to use the service, please create an FSx File Gateway prior to October 28, 2024. To begin using FSx File Gateway, customers can navigate to the Storage Gateway console in AWS […]
Seamlessly map file shares for HAQM FSx for Windows File Server with AWS Auto Scaling
When managing a fleet of Windows instances, you often need a central repository for files that can be accessed from multiple locations. Having an automatically mapped Server Message Block (SMB) file share when your end-users connect to the domain-joined instances automates the repetitive and time-consuming task of mapping file shares manually to hundreds of new […]
Monitoring the health of HAQM FSx file systems using HAQM EventBridge and AWS Lambda
Storage administrators who are using managed services need a way to monitor the health of their resources, in order to detect any changes in resource health or accessibility that might require their attention or intervention. For administrators managing large fleets of resources, this monitoring needs to be efficient and scalable so that any alerts are […]
File storage access patterns insights using HAQM FSx for Windows File Server
When using Windows file services, enterprise customers often have the requirement to identify potential security breaches and unauthorized access attempts. Traditionally, customers rely on Windows file server file access auditing to capture and analyze audit records to gain these insights and strengthen their security posture. HAQM FSx for Windows File Server provides fully managed shared […]
Optimizing HAQM FSx for Windows File Server performance with new metrics
Storage administrators—whether they are managing user and departmental shares, high-availability databases like SQL Server, or business applications—need to understand how their workloads are performing. Understanding optimal throughput capacity, storage capacity, and storage type for your file systems helps ensure high performance and enables you to right-size your file storage to optimize cost. In addition to […]
Simplify and accelerate your data migration using AWS DataSync Discovery
UPDATE (4/25/2023): DataSync Discovery is now generally available. For more information on additional capabilities and extended availability, view the What’s New post and visit the feature page. Migrating your on-premises data to the cloud can be intimidating at first, particularly when you are working with large and complex storage systems. Estimating costs, understanding which data […]
How to create SMB file shares with AWS Storage Gateway using Hyper-V
Businesses across different industries can face several challenges when managing their storage, including new redundancy requirements across locations, hardware renewals, and maximum capacity limits. To purchase additional hardware, companies typically have to take an investment that involves capacity planning for the next three to five years, as well as a potentially lengthy procurement process for […]
How Jemena approached data migration using AWS DataSync and shared VPCs
Organizations starting their cloud migration journey must make several design choices about their AWS architecture. Some of these design choices relate to organizational structure, the number of AWS accounts, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) options, and other details. Depending on these upfront choices, the tooling and approach to migrate data from an on-premises system to AWS […]