Category: Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

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 […]

Allcargo Global (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 innovation […]

Customers in regulated industries like Government, Financial Services, and Insurance need advanced data controls to meet legal, regulatory, and operational requirements for managing and governing their file data. In addition, customers with complex storage environments like large enterprises, System Integrator (SI) partners, and multi-tenant SaaS providers need streamlined ways to manage data and implement fine-grained […]

In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, Security Operations Center (SOC) teams face significant challenges in efficiently analyzing audit logs to identify potential security breaches in cloud file systems. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server generates comprehensive audit logs capturing detailed user activities, but traditional manual analysis of these logs is time-consuming, resource-intensive, and often ineffective […]

When migrating file shares to AWS, users need a direct and efficient solution for transferring their data. Amazon 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 […]

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 Amazon FSx for […]

Effective October 28, 2024, new customers will no longer be able to create a new Amazon 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 […]

Direct Supply, the leading provider of products and services to the Long-Term Care industry, migrated the bulk of our IT systems to AWS in early 2019. In the run-up to our cut over, we had five Server Message Block (SMB) file systems that needed to live alongside the applications they support. This meant that roughly […]

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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 […]