Leveraging AWS Snow Family for large-scale data migration
In the dynamic landscape of data management and migration, businesses often face the challenge of moving massive volumes of data securely and efficiently. AWS offers a suite of physical devices under the Snow Family, designed to facilitate large-scale data transfers.
This recipe explores the scenarios in which AWS Snow Family products should be considered for data migration. Additionally, we will delve into the Snow Family Large Data Migration Manager, a valuable tool for managing migrations of 500 TB or more.
AWS Snow Family comprises a range of physical devices designed to transfer large amounts of data to and from AWS. These devices include Snowcone, Snowball Edge, and Snowmobile, each tailored for different scales and types of data migration.
Here’s a comparison of the key features of Snowball, Snowball Edge, and Snowmobile:
- Snowball:
- Capacity: 80 TB
- Networking: 10 GB+ network connection
- Ideal for: Medium...
