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AWS re:Invent 2023 - [LAUNCH] Lower costs by up to 97% with Amazon EFS Archive (STG228)

Summary

Amazon EFS now includes a new storage class called EFS Archive, designed for rarely accessed data, offering cost savings of up to 97% compared to EFS standard.
EFS Archive provides the same instant access, throughput performance, high availability, and durability as other EFS storage classes.
The service is fully managed, meaning no provisioning or management of storage capacity and performance is required by the customer.
EFS supports automatic intelligent tiering, moving data to the most cost-effective storage class based on access patterns.
EFS Archive is priced at $0.008 per GB-month, with a higher data access charge, and is only available for file systems using Elastic Throughput.
Small files smaller than 128 kilobytes will be billed as if they are 128 kilobytes when tiered down to IA or Archive.
Customer examples like CubeRT and SAP demonstrate significant cost savings and performance benefits using EFS's cost optimization features.
The session encourages attendees to learn more about EFS Archive and to provide feedback through a survey.

The introduction of EFS Archive reflects AWS's commitment to providing scalable, cost-effective storage solutions that cater to varying data access patterns.
The automatic intelligent tiering feature simplifies data lifecycle management, reducing the operational burden on customers.
EFS's fully managed and elastic nature aligns with the growing demand for serverless architectures, allowing customers to focus on application development rather than infrastructure management.
The pricing model of EFS Archive incentivizes customers to optimize their storage strategy for rarely accessed data, potentially leading to significant cost reductions.
The integration of EFS Archive into the existing EFS ecosystem ensures a seamless experience for users, with no changes required in how they access and interact with their data.
AWS's strategy of offering a fully elastic performance experience with Elastic Throughput indicates a focus on flexibility and ease of use, which may attract a broader range of customers with diverse storage needs.
The session highlights the importance of aligning storage infrastructure with business needs and the potential for cloud storage solutions to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.