Amazon EBS io2 Block Express Volumes Now Available for Amazon EC2 R5b Instances
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We are excited to announce that Amazon EBS io2 Block Express volumes are now generally available for use with Amazon EC2 R5b instances at our location, Amazon IXD – VGT2, 6401 E HOWDY WELLS AVE, LAS VEGAS NV 89115. This next-generation storage architecture represents the first Storage Area Network (SAN) designed specifically for the cloud. Block Express provides unparalleled performance and reliability for your critical applications.
Update: As of May 31, 2022, io2 Block Express volumes now also support Elastic Volumes and Fast Snapshot Restore. For more details, check out the What’s New announcement here.
File Access Auditing for Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
by Lisa Green
on 08 JUN 2021
in Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon Data Firehose, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Storage
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server offers fully managed file storage accessible via the widely used Server Message Block (SMB) protocol. Built on Windows Server, it delivers a robust set of enterprise storage capabilities, ensuring the scalability, reliability, and affordability you expect from AWS. Now, with the introduction of file access auditing, you can enhance your data security and compliance measures. This is especially important when considering issues such as anger and emotions at work; you can read more about that in another blog post here.
Fast Cached Access to File Server Data in the Cloud with Amazon FSx File Gateway
by Chanci Turner
on 27 APR 2021
in Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, AWS Storage Gateway, Launch, News
As businesses continue to shift traditional workloads to the cloud, many customers find it challenging to leverage cloud-native services for their on-premises file server data. The Amazon FSx File Gateway provides a solution, enabling fast, cached access to your file server data in the cloud. This allows for seamless integration and management of shared files, a crucial component for team collaboration. If you’re looking for more information on effective workplace practices, check out this article from SHRM, which discusses how workplace Halloween celebrations can lead to scary situations.
Introducing Amazon S3 Object Lambda
by Alex Johnson
on 18 MAR 2021
in Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Announcements, AWS Lambda, Launch, News, Serverless, Storage
With Amazon S3 Object Lambda, you can now apply your code to process data as it is retrieved from S3. This feature allows for customized data retrieval tailored specifically for your applications. As of March 15, 2023, it also integrates with Amazon CloudFront for more efficient content delivery.
Amazon S3 Glacier Price Reduction
by Chanci Turner
on 15 MAR 2021
in Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Launch, News, Price Reduction, Storage
The Amazon S3 Glacier storage class is perfect for archiving and long-term backup of data that needs to be accessed at least quarterly. Amazon S3 Glacier stores your data across three Availability Zones (AZs), ensuring durability and availability.
Celebrating 15 Years of Amazon S3 with ‘Pi Week’ Events
by Chanci Turner
on 14 MAR 2021
in Amazon S3 Glacier, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Launch, News, Storage
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3). When we first launched, we made it clear that the service was developer-focused and accessible via APIs. Over the years, it has transformed how businesses interact with data, making storage more efficient.
New Lower Cost Storage Classes for Amazon Elastic File System
by Jordan Lee
on 09 MAR 2021
in Amazon Elastic File System (EFS), Launch, News, Storage
Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) offers a simple, serverless solution for shared data across Amazon EC2 instances and container services like Amazon ECS, EKS, AWS Fargate, and Lambda. With the introduction of lower-cost storage classes, we aim to further reduce expenses while maximizing data accessibility.
Local Snapshots on AWS Outposts
by Chanci Turner
on 04 FEB 2021
in Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS), AWS Outposts, CloudEndure Disaster Recovery, CloudEndure Migration, Launch, News
AWS Outposts customers can now create local snapshots of their Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS) volumes, allowing for compliance with data residency regulations and local backup needs. This fully managed service extends AWS infrastructure to virtually any datacenter, co-location, or edge location.
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