Amazon FSx
#22 · Level 1 · Core services · StorageConcept
Section titled “Concept”Amazon FSx is a fully managed service for running popular file systems ready-made in the cloud. It comes in four types: FSx for Windows File Server, FSx for Lustre, FSx for NetApp ONTAP and FSx for OpenZFS. Each type supports the familiar features and protocols of that file system (such as SMB for Windows or NFS for Linux). AWS takes care of maintenance work such as hardware, software updates and backups. FSx usually sits inside a VPC, and can be used from EC2, containers or servers in your office.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”Renting exactly the same model of file cabinet you used in your office, but in the cloud — you don’t have to learn anything new.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”Many apps need a specific kind of file system. Setting it up and running it yourself is hard; FSx handles that for you.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”Shared drives for Windows-based office apps, and very fast storage for large scientific calculations (Lustre).
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”Azure Files / Azure NetApp Files
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: