AWS Storage Blog

Organizations today often depend on mission-critical database workloads. When these databases become unavailable, it can significantly impact revenue and erode user trust. To mitigate this risk, these critical environments need the fastest possible recovery capabilities if there is a failure. This means having the lowest recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO). Achieving […]

Businesses today rely heavily on their file server infrastructure to store, manage, and share mission-critical data. However, maintaining and scaling these environments can be a complex and resource-intensive task. As customer needs and data volumes continue to grow, organizations often face the need to modernize their file server infrastructure. When migrating to Amazon FSx for […]

Aura created a whole new kind of connected photo frame by making it social. Powered by an invite-only group of friends and family using the Aura app, Aura frames create a space at home to share, collect, and appreciate photos. Users can easily add photos and videos using the app, and enjoy their Wi-Fi connected […]

Effective October 28, 2024, new customers will no longer be able to create a new Amazon FSx File Gateway (FSx File Gateway). If you would like to use the service, please create an FSx File Gateway prior to October 28, 2024. To begin using FSx File Gateway, customers can navigate to the Storage Gateway console in AWS […]

International Data Corporation (IDC)1 predicts that global data creation and consumption will surge to 175 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. As a result, organizations are looking for swift, dependable, and scalable cloud migration solutions to lift-and-shift their growing on-premises datasets into the cloud. Whether prompted by an imminent lease renewal, termination of a data center, or […]

As your organization’s data grows, effective management of storage costs is crucial for operating an efficient and cost-effective data infrastructure. One of the most efficient strategies to reduce storage costs is transitioning files to less expensive cold storage classes. To optimize storage costs according to their specific needs and requirements, organizations need the flexibility to […]

Through accessible mobile apps, Lyrebird Studio aims to transform photography into a creative tool for everyone. Founded in 2011, the company is a leading global developer and software publisher for users who enjoy expressing themselves and creating social content. To give millions of users a responsive experience with minimal downtime, Lyrebird Studio needs its data […]

User files are increasingly growing in number and size. Maintaining and managing file growth can be challenging without an effective set of tools and automation that scales with your data growth. Customers agree that visibility is key for managing existing files and for developing a plan to support future growth. Amazon CloudWatch is a service […]

Users who support multi-tenant environments need shared storage platforms that can securely isolate data between clients. For example, imagine a pharmaceutical company with several divisions, each working on different product lines. Storage administrators need to prevent one division from viewing or accessing the files and data from the projects of the others. They use export […]

Imagine running a large business with critical data stored on your servers. One day, your systems get hit by ransomware, leaving your data encrypted and inaccessible. The bad actor demands a hefty ransom to provide the decryption key. Paying the ransom doesn’t guarantee that you can get your data back, and not paying might mean […]