AWS DataSync
#227 · Level 4 · Operations and specialized areas · Migration and transferConcept
Section titled “Concept”AWS DataSync copies large numbers of files quickly and safely between your office storage and AWS storage. An agent is installed on the office side, which reads the files and sends them to AWS. Where to copy from and where to copy to is set up as a task. Data is encrypted while it is sent, and at the end you can check that the copy is correct. It can also move data between AWS storage services, such as S3, EFS and FSx.
Simple example
Section titled “Simple example”A big cargo truck that carries all the goods from one warehouse to another quickly, keeping a count of everything.
Why it’s needed
Section titled “Why it’s needed”Copying millions of files by hand is slow, and if it stops halfway you have to start again.
Where it’s used
Section titled “Where it’s used”Moving data from an office file server to S3, EFS or FSx.
Azure equivalent
Section titled “Azure equivalent”Azure Storage Mover / AzCopy
Learn more
Section titled “Learn more”For details and the latest information, see the official documentation: