Tag: Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

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 […]

In the past, data stored in a file system was inaccessible to analytical tools like Amazon Quick Suite and Amazon SageMaker. Now, Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP supports Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Access Points, so you can access your file data stored on FSx for NetApp ONTAP file systems as if it were in […]

Learn how to use ONTAP security descriptors and policies to apply consistent NTFS permissions across millions of files on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP reducing remediation time from hours to minutes.

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 […]

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 […]

As enterprises pursue digital transformation and smart operations, they’re challenged by the limitations of traditional file systems. Machine-generated data from connected systems and automation has pushed legacy storage solutions beyond their capabilities. In manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, financial services, and other industries, organizations need reliable access to data across globally distributed locations. These organizations face rising […]

Organizations with multiple branch offices face significant challenges in managing distributed file systems, particularly when dealing with traditional on-premises infrastructure. The complexity of maintaining seamless file sharing across geographically dispersed locations while ensuring robust security, efficient data management, and reliable authentication has become increasingly challenging in today’s digital landscape. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP addresses […]

Ransomware events have become a board room priority for modern organizations. The data shows a clear trend: ransomware events have more than doubled since the pandemic began, with the financial services sector experiencing particularly high targeting rates. At AWS, our cross-field collaboration with global financial services customers, regulators, governing bodies and industry partners has resulted […]

Understanding Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP Transitioning your business systems and data to the cloud can seem complex, especially if you are new to cloud file storage services. Whether you are moving from traditional on-premises enterprise storage or just getting started in the cloud, sizing your storage correctly is key to avoiding future issues. The […]