FSx Windows File Server

Definition

AWS fully managed Windows SMB file shares integrated with Active Directory — a cloud replacement for on-premises Windows file servers.

Use Cases

• Siemens: Centralized file storage for global teams — Siemens migrated their on-premises file servers to FSx for Windows File Server, integrating with their Active Directory for seamless user access. (Improved data accessibility and reduced infrastructure maintenance costs.)

Provider Equivalents

• AWS: FSx for Windows File Server
• Azure: Azure Files
• GCP: Filestore
• OCI: File Storage

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between FSx Windows File Server and Amazon S3?

FSx Windows File Server is designed for file storage with SMB protocol support, while Amazon S3 is an object storage service for storing and retrieving any amount of data from anywhere.

When should I use FSx Windows File Server?

Use FSx Windows File Server when you need a fully managed file storage solution that integrates with Active Directory and supports Windows-based applications.

How much does FSx Windows File Server cost?

Costs depend on storage capacity, throughput, and additional features like Multi-AZ deployments. Pricing is typically based on a pay-as-you-go model.

Category: storage

Difficulty: intermediate

Related Terms

• EFS
• FSx for NetApp ONTAP
• FSx for OpenZFS
• Azure Files

See Also

• FSx for Lustre
• Azure Blob Storage
• Azure File Sync
• Azure NetApp Files
• Cloud NetApp Volumes