Getting Started with Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Steps for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
1
Set up and log into your AWS account
To use Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, you need an AWS account.
2
Create a file share
The FSx for Windows File Server console is where you create, launch, and manage file systems. Follow the steps in the wizard to create a new file system using your own Active Directory or an AWS-managed Active Directory. Try it out
3
Connect your file shares to your existing Microsoft Windows environment
Connect to your file shares from application servers and end-user compute instances, and use Amazon FSx file systems to share file data across application servers and end-users. Read our Getting Started Guide
Overview
Quick Start Guide
Getting Started
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file systems can also be managed through the
Amazon FSx CLI for Remote Management on PowerShell . The commands support remote management and give you the ability to fully automate many types of setup, configuration, and backup workflows from a central location. Amazon FSx can also be managed through the
Amazon FSx APIs .
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server Documentation
Get started with
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server Documentation by learning more about the key concepts and detailed instruction for launching and using your file system.
Tutorials
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Introduction to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
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