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AWS re:Invent 2022 - Optimize price and performance with Amazon EBS (STG204)

Summary

Andrew, a product manager, and Prarthana, a software development manager at AWS, presented on optimizing price and performance with Amazon EBS.
They provided an overview of AWS storage options, focusing on block storage and Amazon EBS.
Amazon EBS is a high-performance block storage service used with EC2 instances, offering SSD and HDD backed volumes.
They discussed the evolution of EBS, including the introduction of provisioned IOPS, EBS-optimized instances, general-purpose volumes, and throughput-optimized HDDs.
Elastic volumes were highlighted for their ability to change size, performance, and volume types without downtime.
Data Lifecycle Manager and Snapshot Archive were introduced to help with cost savings and compliance.
Customer examples were shared, including a matchmaking service company from India that optimized EBS for cost savings and Johnson & Johnson's use of Snapshot Archive for compliance.
Prarthana delved into specific workloads and how to choose the right EBS volume type for each, emphasizing the importance of understanding workload requirements.
The presentation covered the use of EBS with containerized workloads and the EBS CSI driver for Kubernetes.
They concluded by reiterating AWS's commitment to cost efficiency, performance, reliability, and security in EBS services.

Amazon EBS has evolved significantly since its launch, with a focus on performance improvements and cost optimization.
The choice between SSD and HDD backed EBS volumes depends on the specific workload requirements, such as IOPS, throughput, and latency.
Elastic volumes and Snapshot Archive are key features that allow for flexibility and cost savings in managing EBS volumes.
Understanding the specific needs of workloads is crucial for selecting the appropriate EBS volume type, which can lead to significant cost savings and performance enhancements.
The integration of EBS with containerized workloads, particularly through the EBS CSI driver, indicates AWS's support for modern application deployment practices.
AWS emphasizes the importance of security in EBS, with encryption at rest and in transit, backed by AWS Key Management Service (KMS).
AWS provides a variety of tools and services to help customers manage the lifecycle of their storage resources efficiently.
The presentation suggests that AWS is continuously innovating in the storage space to provide customers with simple, secure, and cost-effective solutions.