Logging serves as a crucial debugging tool for developers and operations teams facing the challenge of troubleshooting issues. By default, containerized applications write logs to standard output, which is then redirected to local ephemeral storage. Unfortunately, these logs are lost when the container is stopped. To address this, leveraging persistent storage like Amazon EFS can ensure log data is retained beyond the lifecycle of the container. This allows teams to analyze logs more effectively and resolve issues promptly. If you’re interested in exploring more about persistent storage solutions, check out this other blog post for additional insights.
Automating Shadow Copies on Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
by Lisa Tran
on 16 NOV 2020
in Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Amazon VPC, AWS CLI, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, AWS Systems Manager, Expert (400), Storage, Technical How-to
Customers often express their appreciation for the shadow copies feature on Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, which allows for self-service, granular file restoration. The ability to schedule shadow copies using PowerShell commands adds significant convenience. However, enabling Windows shadow copying can be complex. For a more comprehensive understanding of cloud storage solutions, refer to this authoritative article.
Instant Data Sharing with Multi-Attach Enabled Amazon EBS Volumes
by Sarah Brown
on 08 OCT 2020
in Amazon EC2, Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS), AWS Partner Network, Expert (400), Storage, Technical How-to
High-performance applications that demand low latency access to data, such as business intelligence platforms, require resilient architectures. Thanks to EBS Multi-Attach enabled volumes, implementing active-active and active-standby architectures with shared storage in cloud environments is now feasible. Coupled with Cluster Volume Manager (CVM), Multi-Attach provides the necessary functionality for these setups. For those exploring cloud data sharing, this excellent resource can offer valuable insights.
Using Amazon FSx for Windows File Server with Azure ADDS Domain
by Tom Harris
on 06 OCT 2020
in Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Amazon VPC, Expert (400), Storage, Technical How-to
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is employed by numerous customers for various use cases requiring shared file storage accessible via the SMB protocol. This integration with Microsoft Active Directory allows for seamless user identity management. When utilizing FSx, organizations can leverage their existing ADDS domains for a smoother operational experience.
Auditing Amazon S3 Encryption Methods for Object Uploads in Real Time
by Jamie Lee
on 23 JUL 2020
in Advanced (300), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon EventBridge, Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), Expert (400), Storage, Technical How-to
Data encryption at rest is vital for compliance and safeguarding against unauthorized access. Amazon S3 provides several methods for server-side encryption (SSE) of new objects in your bucket. Given that not all encryption options are equivalent, customers frequently inquire about how to monitor and manage the encryption methods applied to their data.
Using Okta with Multi-Factor Authentication for AWS Transfer for SFTP
by Kevin Smith and Emma White
on 20 JUL 2020
in Advanced (300), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS CloudFormation, AWS Transfer Family, AWS Transfer for SFTP, Expert (400), Technical How-to
For enterprises using SFTP to grant third parties like vendors and partners access to their data lakes, AWS Transfer Family offers a fully managed SFTP service for Amazon S3. This service alleviates the burden of management and provides a secure method for data transfer.
Deploying a LAMP-Based Multi-Tier Web Application on AWS Snowball Edge
by Jacob Martin
on 18 MAY 2020
in Amazon EC2, Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS), Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), AWS Snowball, AWS Snowball Edge, Edge, Expert (400), Storage, Technical How-to
When creating applications in remote locations where immediate decision-making is crucial, processing locally generated data is essential, particularly in environments with high network latency. For such scenarios, AWS Snowball Edge can be an invaluable asset for processing data in real time.
Accessing File Shares on Amazon FSx for Windows File Server from a Linux Environment
by Mia Rodriguez
on 11 MAR 2020
in Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, Expert (400), Storage
With an increasing number of customers transitioning their on-premises Network Attached Storage (NAS) to the cloud, the demand for cloud-based storage solutions is on the rise. Many of these customers operate in mixed environments, utilizing both Windows and Linux operating systems. This article explores the methods for accessing FSx file shares from Linux.
Automating Amazon EBS Volume Resizing with AWS Step Functions and AWS Systems Manager
by Brian Green
on 08 OCT 2019
in Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS), Application Services, AWS Lambda, AWS Step Functions, AWS Systems Manager, Compute, Customer Solutions, Expert (400), Management Tools, Storage
In active applications, it’s possible for an Amazon EC2 instance’s Amazon EBS volume to become undersized, necessitating timely resizing to maintain performance.
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