The following section provides more information about storage solutions within an architecture. Review more information on how to use storage services, Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3), shared file systems, and AWS DataSync in your architectures
Storage Service
The video is part of AWS Storage Day 2020, where Wayne Duso, AWS VP, discusses various innovations and capabilities within AWS storage services. The presentation focuses on how AWS storage solutions can help organizations accelerate their journey to the cloud, enhance performance, manage costs, and ensure data protection.
00:00 – 01:00: Introduction by Wayne Duso, AWS VP, overview of AWS storage services.
01:00 – 03:00: Highlighting AWS storage portfolio, including file storage, data transfer, protection, and management services.
03:00 – 06:00: Discussing the benefits of using AWS storage services, such as cost-effectiveness, reliability, and integration with other AWS services.
06:00 – 08:00: Launch of new capabilities and enhancements in 2020, such as automatic archiving in S3’s intelligent tiering and user quotas for Amazon FSx for Lustre.
08:00 – 10:00: Performance increases for Amazon EFS and Amazon EBS, including 400% increase in file operations for EFS.
10:00 – 12:00: Introduction of data lifecycle support for Amazon EBS, simplifying management and protection of EC2 AMIs.
12:00 – 14:00: AWS Backup’s support expansion, including cross-region backups, integration with AWS Organizations, and support for FSx Windows File Server and FSx Lustre.
14:00 – 16:00: Overview of Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) integrations with AWS compute models like ECS, Fargate, Lambda, and EKS.
16:00 – 18:00: Launch of one-click file system creation and mounting in EFS for seamless integration with EC2 instances.
18:00 – 20:00: Enhancements to AWS Storage Gateway, including increased cache size, FIPS endpoint support, and retention locks for VTL Gateway.
20:00 – 22:00: AWS DataSync enhancements, including automated infrastructure for data transfers and dynamic bandwidth throttling.
22:00 – 24:00: AWS Transfer Family updates, including support for transfer endpoints in VPCs with enhanced security features.
24:00 – 26:00: New features for AWS Snow Family, including support for Windows 2012 and 2016 EC2 AMIs on Snowball Edge devices and in-field AMI updates.
26:00 – 28:00: Encouragement to continue learning through AWS Training and Certification programs for storage services.
28:00 – End: Conclusion and thanks to the audience for participating in AWS Storage Day 2020.
The video discusses best practices for Amazon S3, focusing on cost optimization, performance, security, and data management. Rob Wilson, a product manager on the Amazon S3 team, and James Brady, VP of Engineering at Teespring, present strategies to efficiently use S3 features. They highlight the importance of using the right storage classes, leveraging intelligent tiering, implementing lifecycle policies, and using tools like batch operations and S3 inventory for large-scale data management.
00:00 – 00:30: Introduction by Rob Wilson, product manager on the Amazon S3 team.
00:30 – 01:00: Introduction to James Brady, VP of Engineering at Teespring.
01:00 – 04:00: Overview of the session’s agenda, covering best practices for Amazon S3.
04:00 – 08:00: Benefits of Amazon S3, including scalability and ease of use across various industries.
08:00 – 12:00: Different methods for moving data to the cloud, such as Kinesis, Snowball, and SFTP.
12:00 – 16:00: Introduction to S3 storage classes and their cost benefits over time.
16:00 – 20:00: Details on the new storage classes, Intelligent Tiering, and Glacier Deep Archive.
20:00 – 24:00: Use cases for different storage classes and the cost benefits of using Intelligent Tiering.
24:00 – 28:00: How to use lifecycle policies to manage data storage cost-effectively.
28:00 – 32:00: Best practices for performance optimization, including using the latest SDK and multi-part uploads.
32:00 – 36:00: Security features in S3, such as block public access and default encryption.
36:00 – 40:00: Access control mechanisms and best practices for using IAM policies over access control lists.
40:00 – 44:00: Using S3 Inventory and Batch Operations for large-scale data management.
44:00 – 48:00: Teespring’s use case and how they leveraged Intelligent Tiering and Batch Operations to manage data.
48:00 – 52:00: Benefits and flexibility of Batch Operations in managing large datasets.
52:00 – 56:00: Data protection features in S3, such as versioning and object lock.
56:00 – 60:00: Monitoring and visibility features, including request metrics and CloudWatch integration.
60:00 – End: Summary and additional resources for AWS training and certification.
The video discusses the challenges of managing on-premises Windows File Servers and introduces Amazon FSx for Windows File Server as a fully managed service that alleviates these issues. The solution involves migrating to Amazon FSx, which handles hardware, software, and maintenance tasks, providing a scalable, secure, and high-performing file storage solution integrated with the AWS ecosystem. The video includes a demonstration of setting up and using Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, highlighting its ease of use and integration capabilities.
00:00 – 00:30: Introduction by Dean Suzuki, Senior Solution Architect at AWS.
00:30 – 02:30: Overview of Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, explaining its fully managed nature and integration with AWS.
02:30 – 04:00: Explanation of the benefits of a fully managed service, including no need for hardware and software maintenance.
04:00 – 06:00: Demonstration of setting up an Amazon FSx for Windows File Server in the AWS Management Console.
06:00 – 08:00: Detailed steps for creating a file system, including selecting storage capacity, throughput, and network settings.
08:00 – 10:00: Active Directory integration options and setting up encryption and maintenance preferences.
10:00 – 12:00: Finalizing the file system setup and reviewing the summary of configurations.
12:00 – 14:00: Explanation of the high availability and replication features across multiple availability zones.
14:00 – 16:00: Using Amazon FSx with on-premises servers and integrating with Active Directory for authentication and authorization.
16:00 – 18:00: Demonstration of mapping a network drive to the Amazon FSx file system and managing shared folders.
18:00 – 20:00: Overview of backup and restore capabilities, including automatic backups and user-initiated backups.
20:00 – End: Recap of the session, highlighting key points and additional resources for learning more about Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.
The video explains how AWS DataSync simplifies and speeds up the process of moving large amounts of data between on-premises storage and AWS. The video showcases the setup and use of DataSync for transferring data from an on-premises NFS storage system to various AWS storage services such as Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and Amazon FSx for Windows File Server. It highlights the ease of automating data transfer processes and managing infrastructure required for secure and high-performance data transfer.
00:00 – 00:30: Introduction to AWS DataSync and its benefits.
00:30 – 01:30: Configuring a DataSync agent to read data from an on-premises NFS storage system.
01:30 – 02:30: Selecting a service endpoint and configuring the agent with AWS PrivateLink.
02:30 – 03:30: Setting up a task to transfer files from the NFS system to AWS S3.
03:30 – 04:30: Creating the source and destination locations for the data transfer.
04:30 – 05:30: Attaching a CloudWatch LogGroup for detailed monitoring.
05:30 – 06:30: Starting the data transfer task and monitoring its progress.
06:30 – 07:30: Transferring a subset of files from NFS to an existing Amazon EFS.
07:30 – 08:30: Using include patterns to filter files for transfer.
08:30 – 09:30: Setting up a recurring task to transfer files from NFS to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server.
09:30 – 10:30: Specifying a recurring schedule and using basic logging.
10:30 – 11:00: Conclusion and summary of how AWS DataSync facilitates data transfer.
The video features a discussion between Gabe Hollanby, a Developer Advocate at AWS, and Pierce Kundra, a Senior Product Manager on the Amazon S3 team. They talk about the new features in Amazon S3, including the pre-announcement of AWS PrivateLink for Amazon S3 and the recent launch of Amazon S3 Bucket Keys. These features aim to improve security, performance, and cost efficiency for AWS customers.
00:00 – 01:30: Introduction by Gabe Hollanby and Pierce Kundra.
01:30 – 03:30: Overview of Amazon S3 and its object storage capabilities.
03:30 – 05:00: Explanation of the scalability and use cases of Amazon S3.
05:00 – 06:30: Introduction to the pre-announcement of AWS PrivateLink for Amazon S3.
06:30 – 08:30: Reasons for launching AWS PrivateLink for Amazon S3, including secure private connectivity.
08:30 – 10:00: Detailed explanation of AWS PrivateLink and its benefits.
10:00 – 12:00: Differences between AWS PrivateLink, gateway endpoints, and interface endpoints.
12:00 – 14:30: Use cases for AWS PrivateLink and its application in on-premises environments.
14:30 – 16:30: Support for endpoint policies and access points with AWS PrivateLink.
16:30 – 18:00: Introduction to Amazon S3 Bucket Keys, a new security feature.
18:00 – 20:00: Explanation of how S3 Bucket Keys reduce costs for server-side encryption with AWS KMS.
20:00 – 22:00: Steps to get started with S3 Bucket Keys using the AWS Management Console, CLI, and SDK.
22:00 – 24:00: Changes to IAM policies and CloudTrail events when using S3 Bucket Keys.
24:00 – 26:00: Benefits of using S3 Bucket Keys for high-volume read and write operations.
26:00 – 28:00: Additional information and resources for learning more about S3 Bucket Keys and AWS PrivateLink.
The video “AWS Storage – EBS vs S3 vs EFS” addresses the challenges of selecting the right AWS storage solution and provides detailed comparisons to help viewers make informed decisions.
Problem/Challenge: Choosing the appropriate storage solution among EBS, S3, and EFS for specific use cases can be difficult due to their differing characteristics and optimal use scenarios. Each service caters to different storage needs:
EBS (Elastic Block Store): Ideal for high-performance block storage, suitable for use with a single EC2 instance. Challenges include managing storage size and ensuring high availability.
S3 (Simple Storage Service): Designed for scalable object storage, perfect for storing and retrieving any amount of data. The primary challenge is managing access and cost-effectiveness for large-scale data storage.
EFS (Elastic File System): Provides scalable file storage accessible from multiple EC2 instances. The main challenge is ensuring performance and managing costs for highly variable workloads.
Solutions:
EBS: Solves high-performance needs with persistent block storage that can be scaled and managed for individual EC2 instances. It is particularly effective for database storage, file systems, or any application requiring fine-grained updates and consistent latency.
S3: Addresses the need for scalable, secure, and cost-effective storage for large amounts of unstructured data. It offers features like versioning, lifecycle policies, and various storage classes to optimize costs.
EFS: Provides a managed file system that scales automatically as files are added or removed, ensuring high availability and durability. It supports shared access across multiple EC2 instances, making it ideal for content management, web serving, and data analytics.
The video “AWS Storage – EBS vs S3 vs EFS” discusses the differences between Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage solutions: Elastic Block Store (EBS), Simple Storage Service (S3), and Elastic File System (EFS). The problem is choosing the appropriate storage service for different use cases.
EBS is ideal for high-performance block storage for EC2 instances. S3 is used for object storage, suitable for storing and retrieving any amount of data at any time. EFS provides scalable file storage for use with AWS Cloud services and on-premises resources. The video explains the use cases, benefits, and limitations of each service.
The Amazon S3 Lifecycle Transition documentation explains how to use lifecycle policies to transition objects between storage classes, optimizing costs based on access patterns. Key considerations include supported transitions, minimum object size, and storage duration requirements, along with associated costs and constraints. This ensures efficient and cost-effective data management.
Comparing Your On-Premises Storage Patterns with AWS Storage Services
The blog post compares common on-premises storage patterns with AWS Storage services to help organizations map their existing infrastructure to the cloud. Challenges include managing different storage types like SAN, NAS, and object storage. AWS provides solutions like Amazon EBS, Amazon EFS, Amazon FSx, and Amazon S3 to replace these on-premises storage systems, improving scalability, security, and cost-efficiency.
Challenges and Solutions:
SAN Storage: Replaced by Amazon EBS for high-performance block storage.
NAS Storage: Replaced by Amazon EFS for scalable file storage.
Object Storage: Replaced by Amazon S3 for secure and scalable object storage.
Storage Options and Designs for VMware Cloud on AWS
The blog post explains storage options for VMware Cloud on AWS, addressing various requirements for different workloads. The primary challenge is optimizing storage costs and performance for VMware vSphere workloads. AWS provides several storage solutions, including vSAN, AWS Storage services (EBS, EFS, FSx, S3), MSP storage, and APN storage partners, each tailored for specific scenarios to enhance flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Challenges and Solutions:
vSAN Storage: Uses VMware vSAN for seamless cloud migration and high performance.
AWS Storage Services: Offloads storage to AWS EBS, EFS, FSx, and S3 for cost optimization and scalability.
MSP Storage: Provides managed storage with flexibility and lower costs through host reduction.
Amazon S3 Block Public Access – Another Layer of Protection for Your Accounts and Buckets
The blog post introduces Amazon S3 Block Public Access, enhancing security for S3 buckets and objects. It addresses the challenge of preventing accidental public exposure of data by providing settings to block public access at both the account and bucket levels. This feature ensures robust protection against unauthorized access while allowing for granular control.
Challenges and Solutions:
Accidental Public Exposure: Block public access to prevent unintentional data leaks.
Account-Level Control: Apply public access settings across all buckets.
Bucket-Level Control: Fine-tune settings for individual buckets.
Changing Your Amazon S3 Encryption from S3-Managed to AWS KMS (Blog)
The blog post outlines the process of changing Amazon S3 encryption from S3-managed keys (SSE-S3) to AWS Key Management Service (AWS KMS). The primary challenge is enhancing security by using more advanced key management capabilities offered by AWS KMS. This involves configuring default bucket encryption to use AWS KMS, creating KMS keys, and ensuring that both new and existing objects are encrypted accordingly.
Challenges and Solutions:
Enhanced Security: Switching from SSE-S3 to AWS KMS for better key management and compliance.
Bucket Configuration: Setting default encryption to use AWS KMS keys.
Encrypting Existing Objects: Using AWS S3 Inventory, Athena, and S3 Batch Operations to re-encrypt existing objects with KMS keys.
For a detailed walkthrough, refer to the blog post.
Get Started Using Amazon FSx File Gateway for Fast, Cached Access to File Server Data in the Cloud
The blog post introduces Amazon FSx File Gateway, enabling fast, cached access to file server data in the cloud. It addresses the challenge of high latency and constrained bandwidth between on-premises environments and the cloud. The solution allows seamless integration with Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, offering low-latency access and efficient bandwidth usage, making it suitable for replacing on-premises file servers.
Challenges and Solutions:
High Latency: Network optimization and caching reduce latency for on-premises applications.
Bandwidth Constraints: Efficient bandwidth usage conserves resources during data access.
Seamless Integration: Uses Amazon FSx for Windows File Server for cloud-based file storage.
New – High-Performance HDD Storage for Amazon FSx for Lustre File Systems
The blog post introduces high-performance HDD storage options for Amazon FSx for Lustre, aimed at reducing storage costs for throughput-intensive workloads. The new options provide up to 40 MB/s per TiB of baseline throughput, suitable for workloads like video rendering and financial simulations. These HDD-based storage options complement the existing SSD options, offering cost-effective and scalable solutions for diverse performance needs.
Challenges and Solutions:
Cost Efficiency: New HDD options reduce storage costs by up to 80% for specific workloads.
High Throughput: Offers up to tens of gigabytes per second of throughput.
Scalability: HDD performance scales with increased storage capacity.
Windows Home Directories and File Shares Made Easy with Amazon FSx
The blog post describes how Amazon FSx simplifies the management of Windows home directories and file shares by providing a fully managed, native Microsoft Windows file system. It addresses the challenges of administrative overhead and scaling out capacity. Amazon FSx integrates with Microsoft Active Directory, supports Windows ACLs, and offers automatic backups and data restoration features, enhancing scalability, security, and ease of management.
Creating and Activating AWS File Gateway on VMware
The blog post explains how to deploy and activate AWS File Gateway on VMware ESXi. It addresses the challenge of integrating on-premises applications with AWS cloud storage without modifications. The process includes downloading the VM image, configuring the gateway, assigning cache storage, and joining the gateway to an Active Directory domain. This allows seamless file storage and retrieval using SMB or NFS protocols, with data stored in Amazon S3.
Challenges and Solutions:
Integration: Use AWS File Gateway to enable on-premises applications to access AWS cloud storage.
Deployment: Steps for downloading and deploying the VM image on VMware ESXi.
Configuration: Setting up cache storage and Active Directory integration for file sharing.