What is Amazon FSx for Windows File Server?
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server enables you to deploy and run a fully managed Microsoft Windows file system on AWS. This service offers a familiar Windows file system experience, complete with support for Windows NTFS, SMB, and Microsoft AD, allowing you to easily migrate your Windows-based applications that rely on file storage to the cloud. The service automatically provisions and scales the necessary file system capacity based on your usage needs, while also handling storage provisioning, patching, backup, and recovery tasks. This allows you to focus on your applications rather than file system management. With Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, you can leverage the scalability, reliability, and security of AWS while maintaining compatibility with your existing Windows-based workflows
Highlights
- Fully managed Windows file system with support for NTFS, SMB, and Microsoft AD
- Automatic provisioning and scaling of file system capacity
- Simplified management with automated storage provisioning, patching, backup, and recovery
- Compatibility with existing Windows-based applications and workflows
- Leverage the scalability, reliability, and security of the AWS cloud