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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Achieve enterprise greatness with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP (PRT230)

Summary

The session covered the partnership between AWS and NetApp, focusing on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP.
NetApp's transformation from a storage company to a cloud data services company was highlighted.
The partnership journey began in 2012, leading to the launch of FSx for ONTAP in September 2021.
AWS's Andy Krudgevsky discussed the importance of file workloads and shared storage, and the benefits of FSx for ONTAP.
New performance enhancements for FSx for ONTAP were announced, including increased throughput and IOPS, and NVMe read cache for single AZ deployments.
Use cases for FSx for ONTAP were discussed, including VMware Cloud on AWS, data migration and extension from on-premises, SAP HANA, MS SQL, Oracle deployments, and Kubernetes solutions.
BlueXP, a new data management platform, was introduced, offering enhanced capabilities for managing storage, data mobility, protection, and analysis.
A live demo of BlueXP was attempted, showcasing its features and upcoming System Manager integration.

FSx for ONTAP provides a seamless migration path for enterprises moving from on-premises storage to AWS, without the need for re-architecting storage solutions.
The service offers rich data management capabilities, high performance, and low total cost of ownership (TCO), which are critical for business-critical applications.
FSx for ONTAP supports multi-AZ deployments, ensuring high availability and durability of data across multiple AWS availability zones.
The service is beneficial for a variety of use cases, including VMware Cloud on AWS, SAP HANA optimization, and database management for MS SQL and Oracle.
NetApp's BlueXP platform represents a significant step forward in cloud data management, providing a unified experience for managing storage across various environments and use cases.
The live demo highlighted the importance of hands-on demonstrations for conveying the practical benefits of new services and platforms like BlueXP.
The session underscored the ongoing innovation in cloud storage solutions, with AWS and NetApp working closely to meet the evolving needs of enterprise customers.