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AWS re:Invent 2023 - What's new with AWS Backup (STG203)

Summary

Heather Munoz and Kenneth Hoey introduced the session, emphasizing the importance of data protection and the ability to quickly restore data.
AWS Backup is a fully managed service that centralizes and automates data protection across AWS services and hybrid workloads, offering core data protection features, ransomware capabilities, and compliance insights.
AWS Backup supports 19 services, with continuous integration and features like point-in-time recovery for Aurora, S3 backups, and Backup Audit Manager for compliance checks.
Use cases for AWS Backup include Cloud Native Backup, compliance and governance, disaster recovery, and ransom recovery.
Recent launches include performance improvements, Logical AirGap Vault for centralized backup copies, and tagging support for restored resources.
New announcements at re:Invent include an improved console experience with a jobs dashboard, restore testing automation, and EBS Snapshots Archive for cost optimization.
Customer stories from Supercell, Liberty Mutual, and JPMorgan Chase highlighted their data protection journeys and how they leverage AWS Backup for their specific needs.
The session concluded with a call to action for attendees to further their education on AWS Backup through AWS Skills Builder and to check out recorded sessions on YouTube.

Centralization of data protection policies is crucial for consistency and visibility across an organization, which AWS Backup facilitates.
Compliance with regulations is a significant concern for many industries, and AWS Backup's Audit Manager helps ensure that backup practices meet these requirements.
Cost optimization remains a top priority for customers, and AWS Backup's new features like EBS Snapshots Archive address this need by reducing long-term storage costs.
The shift from on-premises to cloud-based workloads has increased the need for cloud-native backup solutions that can handle the scale and complexity of modern applications.
Customer stories underscore the importance of having a robust data protection strategy that includes not only backups but also the ability to restore quickly and handle data inconsistencies post-restore.
AWS Backup's integration with other AWS services and its continuous evolution to meet customer needs are critical factors in its adoption by large enterprises with complex data protection requirements.