Title
AWS re:Invent 2023 - Migrate your data to AWS seamlessly with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP (SMB210)
Summary
- Ozan Taloo, a senior manager of solution architecture at AWS, discusses the challenges of managing storage complexity on-premise and introduces Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP as a solution.
- The session covers the growth of unstructured data, the benefits of cloud storage, and the specific advantages of using FSx for ONTAP.
- FSx for ONTAP offers enterprise-grade storage capabilities, including security, multi-data center replication, and ease of migration from on-premise to cloud.
- AWS launched FSx for ONTAP in 2021, providing a fully managed service with the agility, availability, scalability, and simplicity of cloud storage.
- Customers have reported cost savings, reduced operational load, and ease of data migration to the cloud.
- FSx for ONTAP features auto-tiering for cost optimization, high-performance SSD tier for active data, and a capacity pool for elastic data storage.
- Use cases include disaster recovery, moving workloads entirely to the cloud, hybrid scenarios with on-premise compute, and globally distributed teams.
- Migration tools like SnapMirror and AWS DataSync facilitate the transition from on-premise to FSx for ONTAP.
- A customer anecdote from AdvancedMD highlights the benefits of FSx for ONTAP in managing electronic health records and achieving cost savings.
- The session concludes with learning opportunities and resources for attendees to deepen their knowledge of AWS storage solutions.
Insights
- The integration of FSx for NetApp ONTAP into AWS's suite of services addresses the growing need for simplified, scalable, and secure storage solutions in the cloud.
- The service's ability to replicate the rich feature set of NetApp's ONTAP on-premise solutions in the cloud allows for a smoother transition for enterprises that have existing workflows and automation built around ONTAP.
- FSx for ONTAP's auto-tiering capability is a significant innovation, enabling cost-effective storage by automatically moving data between high-performance and capacity tiers based on usage patterns.
- The use cases presented demonstrate the versatility of FSx for ONTAP, catering to a wide range of business needs from disaster recovery to supporting globally distributed teams.
- The customer story of AdvancedMD serves as a testament to the tangible benefits of migrating to FSx for ONTAP, particularly for organizations in regulated industries such as healthcare.
- The session emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and skill development in cloud technologies, offering resources and certifications to help IT professionals stay current with AWS offerings.