Storage

AWS FSx

Amazon FSx provides fully managed, high-performance file systems. Choose from NetApp ONTAP, OpenZFS, Windows File Server, or Lustre for HPC workloads.

What is FSx? (Simple Explanation)

FSx is an AWS service in the Storage category. Amazon FSx provides fully managed, high-performance file systems.

When Would You Use This?

  • Windows application migrations
  • High-performance computing and ML
  • Enterprise data management
  • DevOps and CI/CD pipelines

Who Uses FSx?

From startups to enterprises, FSx powers:

StartupsMid-size CompaniesLarge EnterprisesGovernmentNonprofits

What Makes FSx Powerful

FSx for Lustre — sub-ms latency, hundreds of GB/s throughput
FSx for Windows — SMB protocol, AD integration
FSx for NetApp ONTAP — multi-protocol, SnapMirror
FSx for OpenZFS — ZFS snapshots and replication

Services That Work with FSx

FSx is rarely used alone. It's typically combined with:

Compliance & Security

How AWS FSx fits into major compliance standards:

CIS AWS Foundations

FSx configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.

NIST 800-53

FSx access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.

PCI DSS 4.0

FSx encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.

SOC 2

FSx security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.

ISO 27001

FSx configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.

Ready to secure your FSx configuration?

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