AWS Storage

Module 4

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4.1 AWS Storage Types
4.2 Amazon EC2 Instance Storage and
AWS Storage
Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)
4.3 Object Storage with Amazon S3 Learning Outcomes
4.4 Choose the Right Storage Service
4.5 Hands-on Lab: Create an Amazon S3
Bucket
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of various AWS storage types and their characteristics
• Master the features and management of Amazon EC2 instance storage and Amazon EBS
volumes
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of Amazon S3 as an object storage solution, including its
components and features
• Learn how to choose the right storage service based on specific use cases and requirements
• Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through the hands-on lab, reinforcing the
ability to create and manage Amazon S3 buckets

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 Lesson Learning Outcomes LESSON OVERVIEW
✓ Differentiate between various AWS
storage services, including Amazon S3, MODULE 4 AWS STORAGE
Amazon EBS, Amazon Glacier, Amazon
EFS, and others
Lesson 4.1 AWS Storage Types
✓ Recognize the specific use cases and
characteristics of each storage service
✓ Grasp the concept of object storage, as
exemplified by Amazon S3, and its • AWS Storage Overview
suitability for scalable and durable • Block Storage
storage of unstructured data
✓ Understand the purpose of block storage • Object Storage
provided by Amazon EBS, including its role
in providing persistent, high-performance • File Storage
storage for EC2 instances

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AWS Storage Types

With AWS Cloud Computing, you can create, delete, and modify
storage solutions within a matter of minutes

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AWS Storage Overview

AWS Storage services are grouped into three categories:

● File Storage: In file storage, data is stored as files in a

hierarchy.
Amazon EFS
● Block Storage: In block storage, data is stored in fixed- File
size blocks.
● Object Storage: In object storage, data is stored as
objects in buckets.

Amazon EC2
Amazon EBS Instance Store Amazon EBS Amazon Glacier
Block Object

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Block Storage

● AWS Block Storage is a technology that controls data storage and

storage devices. It takes any data, like a file or database entry, and
divides it into blocks of equal sizes. The block storage system then stores
the data block on underlying physical storage in a manner that is
optimized for fast access and retrieval.

● Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS): Provides block-level storage volumes

for use with Amazon EC2 instances.

● Amazon EC2 instance storage: Storage directly attached to EC2

instances.

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Object Storage

● AWS in Object Storage, files are stored as objects. Objects,

much like files, are treated as a single, distinct unit of data
when stored. However, unlike file storage, these objects are
stored in a bucket using a flat structure, meaning there are no
folders, directories, or complex hierarchies.

● AWS S3 provides efficient object storage with a flat structure,

offering scalability, accessibility, and versatility for diverse
storage needs.

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Object Storage

● AWS in Object Storage, files are stored as objects. Objects,

much like files, are treated as a single, distinct unit of data
when stored. However, unlike file storage, these objects are
stored in a bucket using a flat structure, meaning there are no
folders, directories, or complex hierarchies.

● AWS S3 provides efficient object storage with a flat structure,

offering scalability, accessibility, and versatility for diverse
storage needs.

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File Storage

File Storage is ideal when you require centralized access to files that must be easily shared and managed by multiple host computers.
Typically, this storage is mounted onto multiple hosts, and requires file locking and integration with existing file system communication
protocols.

● Elastic File System (EFS): Centralized file storage for Linux and Unix systems, facilitating collaboration with multi-host mounting and
standard protocol integration.
● Amazon FSx for Windows: Tailored for Windows environments, providing efficient centralized file management for Windows
applications and storage needs.
● Amazon FSx for Lustre: Designed for Unix-based systems, offering high-performance file storage ideal for HPC workloads, machine
learning, and analytics.

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SUMMARY

✓ Understanding different type of AWS Storage

✓ Gaining concept on Block Storage, Object Storage and File Storage
✓ When to use those Storage type

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Resources

• https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/storage-services.html
• https://aws.amazon.com/products/storage/
• https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/Storage.html

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 Lesson Learning Outcomes LESSON OVERVIEW
✓ The concept of Amazon EBS as a scalable
and persistent block storage service that MODULE 4 AWS STORAGE
can be attached to EC2 instances
✓ Identify scenarios where instance store is Lesson 4.2 Amazon EC2 Instance Storage and Amazon Elastic Block Storage
suitable, such as temporary storage,
caching, and scratch data that doesn't
require persistent storage
✓ Should comprehend the concept of • The Difference Between EC2 Instance Storage vs EBS
instance store, its ephemeral nature, and • Use Case of EC2 Instance Storage
its association with the local storage
physically attached to EC2 instances • Use Cases of EBS

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EC2 Instance Storage and Elastic

Block Storage
The unique characteristics of block storage make it the preferred option for transactional,
mission-critical, and I/O-intensive applications

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The Difference Between EBS vs EC2 Instance Storage

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) Instance Store

provides temporary block-level storage for an instance. This
storage is located on disks that are physically attached to the host
computer.

As the name implies, Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)

is block-level storage that you can attach to an Amazon EC2
instance. You can compare this to how you much attach an external
drive to your laptop. This attachable storage is called an EBS
Volume. EBS volumes act similarly to external drives in more than
one way.

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Use Case of EBS

Amazon EBS is useful when you must retrieve data quickly and have data persist long term. Volumes are commonly used in the following
scenarios:

• Boot and Root volumes can be used to store an operating system

• As a storage layer for databases running on Amazon EC2 that will scale with your performance needs
and provide consistent and low-latency performance

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Use Case of EC2 Instance Storage

• Instance Store is ideal if you host applications that replicate data to other EC2 instances, such as Hadoop clusters. For these cluster-
based workloads, having the speed of locally attached volumes and the resiliency of replicated data helps you achieve data distribution
at high performance.
• It’s also ideal for temporary storage of information that changes frequently, such as buffers, caches, scratch data, and other temporary
content.

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SUMMARY

✓ Understanding difference between EC2 Instance Storage and Elastic Block Storage
✓ When to use those block storages

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Resources

• https://aws.amazon.com/ebs/
• https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/AmazonEBS.html
• https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/InstanceStorage.html

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 Lesson Learning Outcomes LESSON OVERVIEW
✓ Define what Amazon S3 is and its
fundamental purpose as a scalable object MODULE 4 AWS STORAGE
storage service in the cloud
✓ Differentiate between the various storage Lesson 4.3 Object Storage with Amazon S3
classes provided by Amazon S3, such as
STANDARD, INTELLIGENT_TIERING,
ONEZONE_IA, GLACIER
✓ Recognize S3's key components: buckets, • What is S3 ?
objects, and URL for accessing data • S3 Basis
✓ Implement proper access controls using
S3 bucket policies, IAM (Identity and • Classes of S3
Access Management) roles, and Access
Control Lists (ACLs)

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Object Storage with Amazon S3

Object storage is built for the cloud and delivers virtually unlimited
scalability, high durability, and cost effectiveness

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What is S3 ?

Amazon S3 or Amazon Simple Storage Service

● It provides developers and IT teams with secure, durable, highly

scalable object storage
● It S3 is easy to use, the simple web services interfaces to store and
retrieve any amount of data from anywhere on the web

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S3 Basis

● It allows us to upload our files

● File can be 0 Byte to 5 TB
● Unlimited Storage
● File stored in Bucket
● Return 200 codes if uploaded successfully

Amazon S3 Bucket

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Classes of S3

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SUMMARY

✓ The characteristic of S3
✓ Concept of Bucket
✓ Different type of S3 object classes

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Resources

✓ https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonS3/latest/userguide/Welcome.html
✓ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_S3
✓ https://aws.amazon.com/s3/whitepaper-best-practices-s3-performance/

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 Lesson Learning Outcomes LESSON OVERVIEW
✓ Distinguish among diverse AWS storage
services, encompassing Amazon S3, MODULE 4 AWS STORAGE
Amazon EBS, Amazon Glacier, Amazon
EFS, and additional offerings
Lesson 4.4 Choose the Right Storage Service
✓ Comprehend the function of Amazon EBS
block storage, elucidating its role in
furnishing enduring, high-performance
storage tailored for EC2 instances • Purpose Driven Right Storage Selection
✓ Comprehend the idea of object storage,
illustrated by Amazon S3, and its
appropriateness for the scalable and
resilient storage of unstructured data

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Choose the Right Storage Service

Selecting the appropriate AWS storage service is contingent upon various factors,
such as the specific requirements and characteristics of your workload

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Purpose Driven Right Storage Selection

Amazon EC2 instance store

● Caching and Buffers
● Temporary Data and Scratch Space
● Stateless Applications

Amazon EBS
● Root Volume for EC2 Instances
● Applications and Database Storage
● Backup and Snapshots

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Purpose Driven Right Storage Selection

Amazon S3
● Data Storage, Backup and long-time archiving
● Media and Web Object Content
● Static Website Hosting

Amazon EFS
● Shared File Storage for EC2 Instances
● Big Data and Analytics
● Container Storage for Docker and Kubernetes

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SUMMARY

✓ Understanding the use cases of different types of AWS Storage

✓ Comprehend the idea of object storage, illustrated by Amazon S3, and its
appropriateness for the scalable and resilient storage of unstructured data

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Resources

✓ https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/storage-services.html
✓ https://aws.amazon.com/products/storage/
✓ https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/Storage.html

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Hands-On Lab
Create an Amazon S3 Bucket

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