Amazon EFS: A Comprehensive Guide to Elastic File Storage

Table of Contents Introduction What is Amazon EFS? Key Features and Benefits How Amazon EFS Works File System Types and Storage Classes Security and Encryption Performance Characteristics Integration with AWS Services On-Premises Access Getting Started with EFS Best Practices and Optimization Resources and Learning Materials Introduction Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) represents a fundamental shift in how organizations approach shared file storage in the cloud. As businesses increasingly migrate their workloads to AWS, the need for scalable, reliable, and easy-to-manage file storage has become paramount. EFS addresses these requirements by providing a serverless, fully elastic file system that grows and shrinks automatically with your storage needs. ...

January 7, 2026 · 11 min · 2211 words · martinuke0
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