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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Build and automate for resilience with modern data protection (PRT040)

Summary

Victor from Commvault, alongside Kevin Selinger from ISU and Sean Pupanich from AWS, discussed data protection in cloud environments.
Commvault provides centralized data management and protection, helping to manage data silos as workloads move to the cloud.
Illinois State University (ISU) shared their experience with Commvault for cloud data protection, highlighting their hybrid cloud strategy and the use of AWS for disaster recovery and high availability.
The session covered the importance of resilience in the cloud, with AWS offering services like S3 with multi-AZ replication and Commvault simplifying the management of these services.
Key benefits of using Commvault include centralized management, ransomware protection, cost optimization, and integration with AWS features like S3 Object Lock for immutable storage.
Commvault is available on the AWS Marketplace, simplifying deployment and procurement, and is part of the AWS EDP program, which can provide discounts for large customers.
The speakers emphasized that Commvault supports both on-premises to cloud migration and protection of workloads already in the cloud, including cloud-native databases like AWS RDS.

The collaboration between Commvault and AWS highlights the trend of third-party data protection services integrating closely with cloud providers to offer seamless data management solutions.
ISU's use case demonstrates the growing need for educational institutions to adopt cloud services for flexibility, disaster recovery, and cost savings, reflecting a broader shift in the education sector towards cloud adoption.
The discussion on cost optimization strategies, such as using S3 lifecycle policies and S3 endpoint gateways, provides valuable insights into managing cloud costs effectively.
The emphasis on ransomware protection and immutable backups indicates a heightened awareness of cybersecurity threats and the importance of robust data protection mechanisms in the cloud.
The availability of Commvault on the AWS Marketplace and its integration with AWS EDP program suggests a move towards more streamlined procurement processes for cloud services, which can benefit customers by reducing complexity and potentially lowering costs.