A life sciences company needs to migrate containerized genomics workflows from on-prem to AWS, processing 200GB datasets in hours instead of weeks. This drill analyzes the critical decision between DataSync+Batch orchestration versus legacy transfer methods, focusing on FinOps impact and workflow automation maturity.
How do you balance infrastructure isolation, automation efficiency, and FinOps discipline when provisioning ephemeral test environments that require on-premises connectivity? This SAP-C02 drill explores Transit Gateway attachment strategies and Infrastructure-as-Code patterns.
Migrating VMware workloads to AWS EC2 while preserving configurations requires choosing the right import method. This drill analyzes VM Import/Export vs. alternative approaches through a FinOps and decision framework lens.
A media production company needs to synchronize 5 GB of daily Windows file data from on-premises to AWS over Direct Connect. This drill analyzes the strategic decision between AWS DataSync, Storage Gateway, and the critical FSx vs. EFS choice for Windows workloads.
A manufacturing company’s backup traffic saturates internet bandwidth. This drill explores the architectural decision between VPN, Direct Connect, Snowball, and support tickets—revealing why dedicated network connections trump workarounds for sustained hybrid workloads.
A hybrid enterprise needs unified patch reporting across on-premises and AWS EC2 instances. This drill analyzes why Systems Manager beats OpsWorks, EventBridge+Inspector, and X-Ray for compliance automation.
Analyzing how to extend on-premises SMB file storage to AWS while maintaining low-latency access to recent files and implementing automated lifecycle management to control growing storage costs.