AWS Storage Part 2: EFS vs FSx Decision Framework & AMI Automation!

Just completed Part 2 of AWS storage fundamentals in our Cloud Practitioner series! Building on Part 1's EBS coverage, we explored advanced file storage concepts: ✅ Block vs File Storage fundamentals - when to use each approach ✅ Amazon EFS performance modes & storage classes (up to 95% cost savings with One Zone-IA) ✅ FSx family breakdown: Windows SMB, Lustre for HPC ✅ Storage decision framework - persistence, sharing, performance trade-offs ✅ EBS vs EFS cost comparison ✅ AMI creation best practices & EC2 Image Builder automation ✅ Cost optimization strategies across all storage types 🔥 Pro tip: EFS Elastic Throughput eliminates capacity planning - you simply pay-as-you-use! #aws #cloudcomputing #storage #efs #fsx #ami #imagebuilder