Amazon FSx for Windows

Amazon FSx for Windows Simplified:

Amazon FSx for Windows File Server provides a fully managed native Microsoft File System.

Amazon FSx for Windows Key Details:

  • With FSx for Windows, you can easily move your Windows-based applications that require file storage in AWS.
  • It is built on Windows Server and exists solely for Microsoft-based applications so if you need SMB-based file storage then choose FSx.
  • FSx for Windows also permits connectivity between on-premise servers and AWS so those same on-premise servers can make use of Amazon FSx too.
  • You can use Microsoft Active Directory to authenticate into the file system.
  • Amazon FSx for Windows provides multiple levels of security and compliance to help ensure your data is protected. Amazon FSx automatically encrypts your data at-rest and in-transit.
  • You can access Amazon FSx for Windows from a variety of compute resources, not just EC2.
  • You can deploy your Amazon FSx for Windows in a single AZ or in a Multi-AZ configuration.
  • You can use SSD or HDD for the storage device depending on your requirements.
  • FSx for Windows support daily automated backups and admins take take backups when needed as well.
  • FSx for Windows removes duplicated content and compresses common content
  • By default, all data is encrypted at rest.