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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Bring your favorite Dell enterprise capabilities to AWS (PRT253)

Summary

Nick Brackney presented on bringing Dell's enterprise capabilities to AWS.
Dell's Project Alpine focuses on making storage and data protection software available in the public cloud.
Dell emphasizes security, data protection, simplicity, agility, predictability, and control.
Software-defined advanced data services are part of Project Alpine, with PowerFlex being the first product to move to the cloud without code changes.
Cyber resilient cloud data protection is highlighted, with Dell protecting over 14.2 exabytes of data across all clouds.
Dell offers simplified and hybrid developer solutions to support containerized workloads and cloud-native applications.
Dell's strategy includes Build Your Own, Turnkey, and As-a-Service models to provide flexibility and choice.
The Dell Developer Portal and API documentation are available to support developers in managing infrastructure.
A demo was provided for deploying PowerFlex in AWS, emphasizing the ease of use and the importance of security and performance.

Dell's partnership with AWS is strategic, aiming to leverage AWS's cloud capabilities to extend Dell's enterprise storage and data protection solutions.
Project Alpine represents a significant shift towards software-defined storage solutions that can operate seamlessly between on-premises and cloud environments.
Dell's focus on cyber resilience and data protection in the cloud is a response to the growing threat landscape, including ransomware and the need for secure backup solutions.
The emphasis on developer-friendly solutions and infrastructure as code (IaC) reflects the industry's move towards DevOps practices and the importance of agility in software development.
Dell's approach to offering flexible deployment models (Build Your Own, Turnkey, As-a-Service) caters to a wide range of customer needs and preferences, acknowledging the diverse requirements of modern IT environments.
The Dell Developer Portal is an initiative to empower developers with easy access to API documentation and management tools, indicating Dell's commitment to supporting the developer community.
The live demo of PowerFlex deployment in AWS showcases Dell's efforts to simplify the user experience and ensure that their solutions can be easily integrated into AWS's ecosystem.