FSx for Windows File Server

Question 1

Which AWS service offers a fully managed Windows file server for seamless integration with Windows-based environments?

Answer 1

Amazon FSx for Windows File Server

Question 2

What storage options does AWS FSx for Windows File Server provide?

Answer 2

• HDD: ideal for home directories, user shares, and content management
• SSD: suited for high-performance, latency-sensitive workloads like databases and analytics

Question 3

What types of Active Directory can AWS FSx for Windows File Server integrate with?

Answer 3

FSx uses AD as a user store, and integrates with:
- Self-managed AD
- AWS-managed AD
- AD running on-premises

Question 4

What permissions model is used by AWS FSx for Windows File Server?

Answer 4

The Windows permissions model, including NTFS file and folder permissions

Question 5

Is AWS FSx for Windows File Server highly available by default?

Answer 5

Yes, it supports both single-AZ and multi-AZ deployment modes for availability and resilience

Question 6

How can AWS FSx for Windows File Server be accessed?

Answer 6

As a Private service it can be accessed:
- Within a VPC
- through VPN connection
- through AWS Direct Connect

Question 7

What protocol is used to access AWS FSx for Windows File Server?

Answer 7

Server Message Block (SMB) protocol

Question 8

What are the performance capabilities of AWS FSx for Windows File Server?

Answer 8

• Data transfer speeds ranging from 8MB/s to 2GB/s
• Support for hundreds of thousands of IOPS
• Latency of less than 1 ms

Question 9

What are the primary features of AWS FSx for Windows File Server?

Answer 9

• Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) for user-driven restores
• Support for Distributed File System (DFS)
• Integratates with AWS Directory Service and self-managed directories

Question 10

What encryption features are available for AWS FSx for Windows File Server?

Answer 10

• KMS-based encryption for data at rest
• Enforced encryption for data in transit

Question 11

What AWS service is ideal for a fully managed, native Windows file system with Active Directory integration, supporting the SMB protocol and DFS?

Answer 11

AWS FSx for Windows File Server