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Switch your file share access from Amazon FSx File Gateway to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

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 […]

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Streamline petabyte-scale data migrations with Cloud Write mode on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

International Data Corporation (IDC)1 predicts that global data creation and consumption will surge to 175 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. As a result, organizations are looking for swift, dependable, and scalable cloud migration solutions to lift-and-shift their growing on-premises datasets into the cloud. Whether prompted by an imminent lease renewal, termination of a data center, or […]

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Restrict access to your Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP volumes using export policies

Users who support multi-tenant environments need shared storage platforms that can securely isolate data between clients. For example, imagine a pharmaceutical company with several divisions, each working on different product lines. Storage administrators need to prevent one division from viewing or accessing the files and data from the projects of the others. They use export […]

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Protecting data against ransomware with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Imagine running a large business with critical data stored on your servers. One day, your systems get hit by ransomware, leaving your data encrypted and inaccessible. The bad actor demands a hefty ransom to provide the decryption key. Paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee that you can get your data back, and not paying might mean […]

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Securing your Amazon FSx for ONTAP Windows Share (SMB) against Viruses

Organizations want to securely store and access their data, while adhering to security best practices by deploying and enforcing various policies. This includes using antivirus programs to scan and disinfect data at rest and on-access to help align with various compliance standards. Since the release of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, many customers are migrating […]

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Automating Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP password rotation with AWS Lambda

Data security is a top priority for customers using AWS cloud services. Based on customer input, AWS has “designed-in” methods enabling customers to automate common security workflows such as password rotation. The principals of this automation follows the AWS Well-Architected Framework which helps cloud architects build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for a variety […]

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Accelerate file workload performance with second-generation Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP file systems

Supporting file-based workloads with growing performance demands over time is a continuous challenge for organizations. As datasets expand, static infrastructure struggles to keep pace, resulting in disruptive migrations to new infrastructure. Organizations need highly scalable file storage that delivers speed at-scale today, while adapting seamlessly to future requirements. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP provides fully […]

Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Achieve zero RPO for your SAP ASE (Sybase) databases with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Today, users working with SAP ASE databases are navigating the path of rehosting and refactoring to AWS. The catalyst for considering this transition is heightened due to several factors, such as the end of mainstream support announcements by SAP. Although the advantages and benefits of refactoring to open-source databases are compelling, it may require a […]

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Meeting record compliance requirements using SnapLock with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

Financial services customers that are regulated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are required by regulations (17 CFR § 240.17a-4 and 17 CFR § 240.18a-6, or, briefly, “17a-4” and “18a-6”) to store their electronic books and records under certain protective measures. Both 17a-4 and 18a-6 require the ability to retrieve the original, unmodified […]

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Deploying Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP using AWS CloudFormation

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the efficient management and accessibility of data stand as pivotal challenge for businesses. For a global team to efficiently collaborate on a project, they require a shared file storage that supports multiple protocols, robust data management features, and dependable data integrity. When deploying infrastructure repeatedly or in different environments, it […]