What's the Difference Between Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and Amazon FSx for Windows?
Compare Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and Amazon FSx for Windows side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.
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Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
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Amazon FSx for Windows
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Category
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Storage, Enterprise File Storage |
Storage, Windows File Storage |
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Description
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Fully managed NetApp ONTAP file systems with enterprise features |
Fully managed Windows shared file systems with full SMB support |
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Key features
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Pricing model
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Pay per GB provisioned + throughput + IOPS |
Pay per GB provisioned + throughput capacity |
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Free tier
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No |
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Expert take
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“Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP provides multi-protocol access (NFS, SMB, iSCSI) with data tiering, cloning, and SnapMirror replication; ideal for migrating NetApp workloads to AWS.” |
“FSx for Windows provides fully managed Windows file shares with Active Directory, DFS, and shadow copies. It replaces on-premises Windows file servers with zero application changes.” |
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When to use Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP or Amazon FSx for Windows
Use Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP when:
- Enterprise applications
- VMware workloads
- Database storage
- DevOps environments
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Use Amazon FSx for Windows when:
- Windows file shares
- Home directories
- CRM applications
- ERP workloads
- .NET applications
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