Summary

In this chapter, we reviewed some of the different options that are provided for storing files. Files make up one of the most valuable assets an enterprise has. These files could store a secret recipe, an important algorithm, client information, and other information that, if it ended up in the wrong hands, could prove catastrophic. For this reason, it is critical that, wherever these files are stored, only the people that should have access to them do. Similarly, it is of the utmost importance that these folks can access this information whenever they need it so these files should always be available.

AWS offers a wide array of services to support the storage of files. Regardless of the AWS service you select for file storage, they all offer features that provide a high degree of security, availability, and durability. Depending on the criticality of your data, you can architect your solution to increase the level of security, availability, and durability. In this chapter...