AWS DataSync

Learn how to securely transfer on-premises data to AWS storage services with AWS DataSync.

AWS DataSync is another data discovery and transfer service. The service enables users to seamlessly transfer files and objects between AWS storage services, as well as between on-premises storage systems and AWS storage services. AWS DataSync uses end-to-end encryption to safely migrate data between storage services. It supports many on-premises storage systems, AWS, and other cloud storage services.

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AWS DataSync service allows organizations to copy their active data sets into Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and Amazon FsX for Windows File Server.

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Transferring active data to AWS services
Transferring active data to AWS services

How AWS DataSync works

AWS DataSync can be classified into AWS DataSync Discovery and AWS DataSync transfer. DataSync Discovery helps migrate data from on-premises resources to AWS by collecting data and providing guidance. DataSync transfer, with the aid of DataSync Discovery, then transfers data to AWS.

AWS DataSync discovery

DataSync Discovery uses an agent to connect ...