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Category: Technical How-to

Building automated AWS Regional availability checks with Amazon S3

Every day, organizations expand into new markets, migrate critical workloads across geographies, and build systems that need to operate reliably in multiple locations. At the root of these efforts is a simple question: “What can I deploy, and where?” The answer shapes important architecture decisions, from which AWS Regions to expand into, to how you […]

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From hours to minutes: Rethinking Oracle database operations with Amazon FSx for OpenZFS

When customers choose to run self-managed Oracle databases in the cloud, one of the fundamental decisions they make is where to store their data. Although many deployments use locally attached block storage, there’s a compelling alternative: running Oracle on a network file system such as Amazon FSx for OpenZFS. Shifting database storage from local disks […]

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Secure SFTP file sharing with AWS Transfer Family, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, and S3 Access Points

Financial institutions need to share files securely with partner banks while maintaining their existing file-based workflows. Many run applications using standard file systems such as Windows SMB or Linux NFS, but when sharing these files with external partners through SSH File Transfer Protocol (SFTP), they traditionally had to copy data between file systems and SFTP […]

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Implementing Persistent Storage for AWS Fargate and Amazon EBS

Users love the simplicity of AWS Fargate for running containerized workloads without managing servers, scaling infrastructure, or worrying about underlying compute capacity. As users expand their Fargate adoption, they increasingly want to run applications that require block data storage – content management systems like WordPress that retain uploaded media and plugin configurations, retail applications that […]

Automated malware scanning for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server with GuardDuty protection for Amazon S3

In today’s cloud-first environment, protecting file storage systems against malware threats is a critical component of any robust security strategy. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server (FSx for Windows) delivers enterprise-grade Windows file storage in AWS, combining the reliability of fully managed services with native Windows file sharing capabilities. Built on Microsoft Windows file system […]

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Bridge legacy and modern applications with Amazon S3 Access Points for Amazon FSx

Organizations rely on file storage accessed from traditional, file-based, applications while simultaneously wanting to build modern, cloud-native applications and services that access the same underlying data. Consequently, many cloud-native apps are built to work with Amazon S3. Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently introduced a new capability, S3 Access Points for Amazon FSx which solves challenges […]

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

How Allcargo Gati Limited migrated VDI workloads to Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and FSx for Windows File Server using AWS DataSync

Allcargo Gati Limited (Allcargo) is a powerhouse in integrated logistics that drives seamless supply chain solutions through its key subsidiaries—ECU Worldwide, the world’s largest LCL consolidator with presence in over 180 countries. They offer end-to-end logistics powered by digital platforms such as ECU360, ensuring speed, visibility, and efficiency across borders. With a strong focus on […]

Automatically decompress files in Amazon S3 using AWS Step Functions

Every day, AWS customers process millions of compressed files in Amazon S3, from small ZIP archives to multi-gigabyte datasets. While decompressing a single file is straightforward, processing thousands of files efficiently requires complex orchestration, error handling, and infrastructure management. Consider this scenario: Your organization receives over 10,000 compressed files daily from partners, ranging from 5 […]

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Enhancing co-located Kubernetes Pod data access with Amazon EBS Node-Local volumes

Modern containerized applications running on Kubernetes enable organizations to deploy read-heavy workloads—such as machine learning inference, data analytics, and High Performance Computing (HPC)—at unprecedented scale. However, when multiple pods on the same node need to access identical datasets, a performance challenge emerges. Each pod typically fetches files from external storage independently over the network. This […]