Description: Amazon S3 File Gateway offers a seamless way to connect on-premises applications to cloud storage, allowing you to store and retrieve objects in Amazon S3 using industry-standard file protocols such as NFS and SMB. It provides low-latency access to data frequently accessed locally, while storing long-term data securely in Amazon S3.
Real-life Use and Example:
- Example: A media production company uses Amazon S3 File Gateway to store video files in Amazon S3 while providing fast local access for editing and production. The gateway ensures that frequently accessed files are available locally while archiving the rest in the cloud.
- Use Case: Organizations use Amazon S3 File Gateway for:File Storage: Extend on-premises file storage to the cloud for scalable and durable storage.Backup and Archiving: Automatically archive data to Amazon S3 to reduce on-premises storage costs.Data Sharing: Share data across multiple locations with consistent access via S3.
- File Protocols: Supports NFS and SMB protocols for seamless integration with existing applications.
- Local Cache: Provides low-latency access to frequently accessed data.
- Scalable Storage: Store and retrieve unlimited data in Amazon S3.
- Security: Encrypts data in transit and at rest.
- Integration: Easily integrates with other AWS services for further processing and analytics.
Description: Amazon FSx File Gateway provides low-latency, high-performance access to fully managed Amazon FSx file systems from your on-premises environments. It supports Windows-based workloads and applications requiring shared file storage.
Real-life Use and Example:
- Example: An engineering firm uses Amazon FSx File Gateway to access and store CAD files on Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, providing high-performance shared storage for their design and modeling software.
- Use Case: Organizations use Amazon FSx File Gateway for:Windows File Sharing: Extend on-premises Windows-based file shares to the cloud.High-Performance Storage: Access high-performance file systems from Amazon FSx.Seamless Integration: Integrate with Windows-based applications requiring shared file storage.
- File Protocols: Supports SMB protocol for compatibility with Windows applications.
- High Performance: Provides low-latency access to Amazon FSx file systems.
- Scalability: Seamlessly scale storage capacity by leveraging Amazon FSx.
- Security: Supports Active Directory integration and data encryption.
- Integration: Works with existing on-premises Windows environments and applications.
Description: Amazon Tape Gateway provides a cost-effective, durable, and secure solution for backing up data to the cloud using existing tape-based backup workflows. It integrates with popular backup applications and presents itself as a virtual tape library, storing virtual tapes in Amazon S3 and archiving them in Amazon S3 Glacier.
Real-life Use and Example:
- Example: A financial services company uses Amazon Tape Gateway to replace their physical tape infrastructure. They continue using their existing backup software to back up data to virtual tapes, which are then securely stored in Amazon S3 and archived in Amazon S3 Glacier.
- Use Case: Organizations use Amazon Tape Gateway for:Tape Backup: Replace physical tape infrastructure with cloud-based virtual tapes.Long-Term Archiving: Archive backup data to Amazon S3 Glacier for cost-effective long-term storage.Seamless Integration: Integrate with existing backup applications and workflows.
- Virtual Tape Library: Presents a virtual tape library interface to backup applications.
- Compatibility: Works with popular backup software like Veeam, Veritas, and IBM Spectrum Protect.
- Cost-Effective Storage: Store data in Amazon S3 and archive to Amazon S3 Glacier.
- Security: Encrypts data in transit and at rest, with role-based access controls.
- Scalability: Scale storage capacity on-demand without changing backup workflows.
Description: Amazon Volume Gateway provides cloud-backed storage volumes that you can mount as iSCSI devices from your on-premises application servers. It supports cached volumes, storing frequently accessed data locally, and storing full backups of all data in Amazon S3 for durability.
Real-life Use and Example:
- Example: A healthcare provider uses Amazon Volume Gateway to store patient records and medical images. Frequently accessed data is cached locally for low-latency access, while a complete backup is stored in Amazon S3 for durability and compliance.
- Use Case: Organizations use Amazon Volume Gateway for: Hybrid Storage: Extend on-premises storage to the cloud while maintaining local performance. Backup and Recovery: Ensure data durability with cloud-backed storage volumes. Disaster Recovery: Use cloud storage for disaster recovery and business continuity.
- iSCSI Interface: Presents storage volumes as iSCSI devices for easy integration with existing applications.
- Local Cache: Provides low-latency access to frequently accessed data.
- Backup: Stores full backups of data in Amazon S3 for durability.
- Snapshots: Create point-in-time snapshots for data protection and recovery.
- Security: Encrypts data in transit and at rest, with robust access controls.
