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:
What Makes FSx Powerful
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:
FSx configuration is audited by CIS Benchmarks 1.5–3.0 for secure cloud defaults.
FSx access controls, encryption, and audit logging map to NIST 800-53 AC, SC, and AU control families.
FSx encryption, access control, and logging support PCI DSS for cardholder data environments.
FSx security, availability, and confidentiality controls evaluated under SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria.
FSx configuration and monitoring controls map to ISO 27001 Annex A information security management.
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