Storage
Choose S3 for scalable object storage and archives, or NFS for POSIX-style shared files across servers and containers.
Options
- S3 buckets — application assets, research data, logs; enable versioning and lifecycle rules; Glacier Deep Archive for long-term retention.
- NFS file systems — shared volumes you can mount to servers and containers; optional daily backups with 35-day retention.
Security expectations
- Encrypted transport: NFS mounts should use TLS and disallow anonymous access (exceptions require ISO approval).
- S3 access: unauthenticated access is not allowed for moderate/high-risk datasets; manage and rotate access keys appropriately.
Which should I choose?
- S3 for web/app binaries, data lakes, backups, and deep archive (Glacier) use cases.
- NFS when you need shared POSIX files across multiple compute nodes or containers.