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Tag: Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
Best practice configuration of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP for Microsoft SQL Server workloads
When it comes to running enterprise workloads, Microsoft SQL Server sits at the heart of many of these solutions providing the data needed to drive important business decisions. However, what is often not considered is the storage service underpinning the delivery of that critical data, and with the right tools and management applied, how that […]
Expedite VMware migration to Amazon EC2 and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP using the BlueXP workload factory migration advisor
Over the past two decades, virtualization, specifically VMware was the key technology trend that has helped organizations reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and simplify infrastructure management. However, the technology landscape is rapidly evolving. Cloud service providers now offer advanced hypervisor capabilities that match or exceed traditional on-premises virtualization solutions, while providing seamless integration with a […]
Using AWS Backup and Oracle Fast Recovery Area on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP for backup/restore of Oracle databases on Amazon EC2
As data grows exponentially, organizations running Oracle databases prioritize minimizing backup time and quicker recovery times in the event of disasters. Oracle databases on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) often configure an Oracle Fast Recovery Area (FRA) to fulfil data protection, disaster recovery, and compliance requirements. The FRA is a centralized, Oracle-managed storage location that streamlines […]
Protecting data using Autonomous Ransomware Protection on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
In a layered security strategy like a defense-in-depth, when prevention fails, mitigation becomes critical. Most AWS storage services use immutable storage and recovery from backup to mitigate the impact of ransomware. Autonomous Ransomware Protection (ARP) is a new security feature of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP (FSx for ONTAP), a fully managed service that provides […]
Protect Oracle Databases on Amazon EC2 using NetApp SnapCenter with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
Oracle databases typically see significant data growth which in turn increases backup, restore and database refresh times. The need to quickly backup, restore, and refresh large-scale databases is important for ensuring data consistency, business continuity, and accelerating testing and development processes. As more businesses migrate their Oracle databases to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instances, […]
Migrating data access and Microsoft Active Directory with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
In today’s digital era, enterprises face significant challenges in data center modernization during their digital transformation journey. Traditional on-premises solutions struggle with high costs, complex management, and data growth. Organizations with intricate file-sharing systems and user permissions face difficulties in preserving user experiences and security. The tight integration of enterprise IDCs with complex Microsoft Active […]
Seamless migration from any VMware environment to Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and Amazon EC2
Over the last 20+ years, commercially available compute virtualization solutions such as VMware have become powerful tools used to lower costs, improve efficiency, ease management tasks, and improve on-premises flexibility. Over time, most cloud providers have added advanced storage, efficiency, and management capabilities to their hypervisors that match or exceed those available to traditional on-premises […]
Switch your file share access from Amazon FSx File Gateway to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Effective October 28, 2024, new customers will no longer be able to create a new Amazon FSx File Gateway (FSx File Gateway). If you would like to use the service, please create an FSx File Gateway prior to October 28, 2024. To begin using FSx File Gateway, customers can navigate to the Storage Gateway console in AWS […]
Streamline petabyte-scale data migrations with Cloud Write mode on Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
International Data Corporation (IDC)1 predicts that global data creation and consumption will surge to 175 zettabytes (ZB) by 2025. As a result, organizations are looking for swift, dependable, and scalable cloud migration solutions to lift-and-shift their growing on-premises datasets into the cloud. Whether prompted by an imminent lease renewal, termination of a data center, or […]
Restrict access to your Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP volumes using export policies
Users who support multi-tenant environments need shared storage platforms that can securely isolate data between clients. For example, imagine a pharmaceutical company with several divisions, each working on different product lines. Storage administrators need to prevent one division from viewing or accessing the files and data from the projects of the others. They use export […]