How a customer reduced storage TCO by 28% with Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP
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This article details how organizations can reduce storage total cost of ownership (TCO) by 28% using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, a cloud-native solution addressing distributed file system challenges for branch offices.
- Deployed Multi-AZ FSx for NetApp ONTAP cluster across two availability zones
- Integrated with Active Directory for secure authentication
- Utilized NetApp FlexCache for optimized data access and caching
- Performance testing showed minimal latency differences compared to local file servers
- Implemented write-back caching most effective for locations with 8ms+ latency
- Provides enhanced security, scalability, and automated storage tiering
The solution offers a comprehensive approach to managing distributed file systems, providing near-local access speeds, improved data protection, and simplified cloud storage management for branch offices.
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