Summary

In this chapter, you delved into the array of AWS storage options, looking at a thorough examination of services including Amazon S3, EBS, EFS, FSx, and AWS Backup. Each service is designed to meet different storage needs, from highly durable object storage to block and file storage solutions optimized for a variety of use cases. You explored how S3 serves as a robust and scalable object storage platform, ideal for a wide range of data storage scenarios from web applications to backup and restore operations. EBS’s block storage capabilities offer the high performance and low latency required for EC2 instances, whereas EFS provides scalable file storage perfect for use with cloud and on-premises servers. FSx brings fully managed third-party file systems to the AWS cloud, catering to specific needs such as HPC and Windows-based applications. Lastly, you covered how AWS Backup integrates these storage services, offering a unified solution for backing up and protecting your...