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Hello jgofaws,
Thanks for the feedback.
Amazon FSx File Gateway is designed specifically to provide access to Amazon FSx file systems, such as Amazon FSx for Windows File Server and Amazon FSx for Lustre. It is best suited for scenarios that require connecting on-premises environments to cloud-based file systems that natively support formats like Windows File Server and OpenZFS. However, in this case, FSx File Gateway is not an appropriate choice, as it is primarily intended for FSx file systems rather than direct integration with Amazon S3.
On the other hand, Amazon S3 File Gateway is purpose-built to enable file-based access to Amazon S3. It supports connections via SMB and NFS protocols, making it a more suitable option for this scenario. Given that the company currently operates an SMB file server and aims to transfer data to Amazon S3 rather than an FSx file system, S3 File Gateway is the preferred solution. –
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/filegateway/latest/files3/file-gateway-concepts.html
While FSx File Gateway works with Windows File Server, it lacks the S3 functionality needed for transitioning data to S3 Glacier Deep Archive.
I hope this helps! Let us know if you need further assistance.
Regards,
JR @ Tutorials Dojo
