AWS Storage Blog

This is Part 3 of our three-part series on Amazon S3 audit logging. In Part 1, we covered server access logs for HTTP-level requests and performance analysis. In Part 2, we covered S3 data events in AWS CloudTrail for identity-focused security investigations. As data volumes grow and storage costs become a significant line item, organizations […]

This is Part 2 of our three-part series on Amazon S3 audit logging, focusing on identity-driven security investigations. In Part 1, we covered S3 server access logs for HTTP-level performance analysis and cost attribution. When a security incident occurs—an unauthorized download, a bulk deletion, or suspicious access from an unfamiliar location—the first question is always, […]

Organizations storing sensitive data must maintain complete visibility into how it’s accessed, by whom, and what changes occur over time. Regulatory frameworks demand detailed audit trails, security teams need rapid answers during investigations, and finance teams require granular cost attribution. Yet as data grows from terabytes to petabytes, the scale that makes centralized storage attractive […]

Managing storage efficiently in a multi-user environment is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of cloud infrastructure design. When you combine AWS Transfer Family with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, you unlock a robust, enterprise-grade file transfer solution. However, without effective quota controls, a single user or process can consume disproportionate storage, leading to performance […]

Enterprise storage administrators manage hundreds of terabytes, and sometimes petabytes, of file data spanning business units, applications, and users. As that storage grows, so does the challenge of understanding what is actually stored in it. Administrators are asked to make capacity decisions, identify archive candidates, track storage costs, and support compliance reviews — but with […]

Amazon Linux 2 (AL2) reaches end of standard support on June 30, 2026. All AL2-based AWS Storage Gateway appliances must be migrated to Amazon Linux 2023 (AL2023) before that date, after which they will no longer receive software updates, security patches, or bug fixes. Storage Gateway continues to expand its hybrid cloud storage capabilities, and […]

Migrating petabytes of data across cloud providers is one of the most operationally demanding tasks an organization can take on. At this scale, simple transfer approaches break down. Teams lose track of what has been copied and what has failed. Transfers stall and require constant manual intervention to restart. In some cases, teams need to […]

Organizations across industries use signed URLs to grant temporary, credential-less access to private resources such as receipts, medical or financial records, legal files, or confidential reports. However, signed URLs can be reused by anyone until they expire, creating security risks if a URL is shared or inadvertently disclosed. This risk can be mitigated by vending […]

Motability Operations runs the UK’s Motability Scheme and provides vehicle leasing services to approximately 900,000 disabled customers. The organization leases cars, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles, scooters, and powered wheelchairs, delivering an all-inclusive package with insurance, maintenance, and breakdown coverage that supports independence and mobility for customers across the country. Motability Operations manages diverse AWS workloads across […]

Organizations generate massive volumes of structured data from customer transactions, operational metrics, product catalogs, and compliance records. This data contains insights that can help businesses make better and timely decisions. Financial advisors need to review client transaction histories, retail analysts track inventory trends, and healthcare administrators monitor patient outcomes. Yet accessing these insights creates a […]