This drill explores the critical decision between native Windows compatibility (FSx) vs. protocol translation (S3 File Gateway) vs. POSIX-only systems (EFS) when migrating legacy Windows file shares to AWS cloud storage.
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.
A 70TB NFS migration scenario that tests your understanding of AWS data transfer services, bandwidth constraints, and the critical trade-off between migration speed and network utilization. Learn why physical data transfer devices trump internet-based solutions at scale.