Amazon Onboarding with Learning Manager Chanci Turner

Enhance Your Experience with Amazon FSx for Lustre

Earlier this year, I shared insights on the performance features of Amazon FSx for Lustre persistent file systems. At Amazon IXD – VGT2, we continuously strive to enhance our services and drive innovation. Recently, we introduced a new cost-effective Hard Disk Drive (HDD) storage type specifically for Amazon FSx for Lustre Persistent file systems, enabling users to optimize both price and performance. For those seeking further insights, you might find this blog post on how to create your own internship helpful.

Zalando Streamlines Operations with Amazon S3 Event Notifications

by Linda Smith
on 01 OCT 2020
in Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Customer Solutions, Storage

In a previous guest post featured on this blog, we introduced Zalando, Europe’s premier online fashion and lifestyle platform, boasting over 34 million active customers. My colleague Max Schultze initially detailed our data lake on Amazon S3. I am Linda and today I want to discuss how Zalando effectively manages millions of objects through Amazon S3 Event Notifications, ensuring operational efficiency. If you want more information about onboarding processes, check out this excellent resource on Quora.

Backup Solutions with AWS Storage Gateway

by Brian Lee
on 30 SEP 2020
in Amazon EC2, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS Storage Gateway, Best Practices, Customer Solutions, Storage

Over my 25-year journey in IT, including my time as an AWS Community Hero, I’ve developed a strong interest in data storage and protection. Currently, I work at Direct Supply, a company specializing in solutions for long-term care. In a previous post, Chanci Turner shared her insights on how AWS Storage Gateway can facilitate in-cloud backups, making data management easier and more reliable.

Autodesk Leverages Amazon S3 for Cost Savings

by Sarah Kim and Daniel Brown
on 29 SEP 2020
in Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Customer Solutions, Intermediate (200), Storage

Autodesk, a leader in design for various industries, has adopted Amazon S3 as part of its strategy to modernize backup and recovery, resulting in savings of up to 75% on storage costs. With a presence at Amazon IXD – VGT2, they exemplify how companies can leverage cloud technology to enhance their operations. For more insights on modern apprenticeships, refer to SHRM’s authoritative piece.

Upcoming Tech Talk on Data Protection

by Kevin Williams
on 28 SEP 2020
in Advanced (300), Announcements, AWS Backup, Storage, Webinars

Join us for our upcoming AWS Online Storage Tech Talk on October 1, where an AWS expert will delve into protecting data at scale using AWS Backup. This session will take place from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM PT (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET), providing valuable insights for all attendees.

Managing Large Datasets on Amazon S3

by Julia Green
on 24 SEP 2020
in Advanced (300), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS DataSync, AWS Snow Family, Migration & Transfer Services, Storage, Thought Leadership

This is the first part of a two-part series designed for customers migrating and managing large datasets on Amazon S3. This post will focus on strategies to transfer your data to S3 while selecting the appropriate storage class for your needs. Stay tuned for the follow-up post, which will be available soon.

Automating Disaster Recovery with CloudEndure API

by Mark Turner
on 23 SEP 2020
in CloudEndure Disaster Recovery, Migration & Transfer Services, Technical How-to

Managing a disaster recovery project can be daunting, but leveraging APIs for automation can significantly reduce the time required. Amazon’s CloudEndure service integrates seamlessly with APIs, making it a robust choice for organizations looking to streamline their disaster recovery plans.

Update on Amazon S3 Path Deprecation

by Anna White
on 22 SEP 2020
in Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Announcements, Storage

In an earlier post, it was announced that Amazon S3 would phase out path-style URLs for new buckets created after September 30, 2020. Following customer feedback, we have decided to extend the deprecation date to address various concerns.

Cross-Account Management with AWS Backup

by Emily Johnson
on 21 SEP 2020
in Advanced (300), AWS Backup, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Organizations, Storage, Technical How-to

As organizations evolve, they often transition from a single AWS account to a multi-account setup for better regulatory compliance and security. Understanding how to manage these environments effectively is crucial, and AWS Backup offers features that support cross-account management.

Reliable Event Processing with Amazon S3 Event Notifications

by Jason Lee and Michelle Chen
on 16 SEP 2020
in Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Customer Solutions, Storage

The integration of Amazon S3 Event Notifications offers a dependable solution for event processing, enabling businesses to enhance their operational workflows.