SourceAmazon EC2 enables AMI creation with local snapshots from instances on Outposts
Amazon EC2 now supports creating Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) using local snapshots from instances running on AWS Outposts.
Why it matters
This allows customers to meet strict data residency requirements by keeping their system backups stored physically on-site.
The details
- Snapshots can be stored locally on the Outpost or in parent AWS Regions.
- EC2 automatically determines target Outposts, removing the need for manual ARN specifications.
- Availability extends to all regions supporting local snapshot storage for AWS Outposts.
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Amazon owns Amazon EC2
Amazon owns and provides the Amazon EC2 cloud computing service.
Amazon owns AWS Outposts
Amazon owns and provides AWS Outposts hybrid cloud solutions.
Amazon owns Amazon Machine Image
Amazon provides Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) for deploying instances.
Amazon EC2 is related to AWS Outposts
Amazon EC2 instances run on AWS Outposts and support creating local snapshot AMIs.
Amazon EC2 uses Amazon Machine Image
Amazon EC2 creates and launches Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).
AWS Outposts is related to Amazon Machine Image
AWS Outposts stores local snapshots used for creating Amazon Machine Images (AMIs).
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Amazon EC2 Enables AMI Creation with Local Snapshots on AWS Outposts
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