How Do I Archive AWS FSx to Glacier?

Introduction

This guide aims to provide a comprehensive walkthrough for archiving data from AWS FSx to Amazon Glacier. By following the steps outlined in this document, you will learn how to create an AWS FSx file system and implement a lifecycle policy that automatically transitions your data to Glacier for long-term storage. This process not only helps in managing storage costs but also ensures data accessibility when needed.

Key Points

1. AWS FSx File System: We will create an FSx file system, which is a fully managed file storage service optimized for various workloads.
2. Lifecycle Policy: We will configure an S3 bucket with a lifecycle policy to transition data to Glacier for long-term storage.

Steps

Step 1: Create an S3 Bucket

• This bucket will be used to store backups of the FSx file system.

Step 2: Create a Lifecycle Policy

• This policy will automatically transition objects in the S3 bucket to Glacier after a specified period.

Step 3: Create an FSx File System

• This file system will be configured to use the S3 bucket for backups.

import * as pulumi from "@pulumi/pulumi";
import * as aws from "@pulumi/aws";

// Create an S3 bucket to store FSx backups
const backupBucket = new aws.s3.Bucket("backupBucket", {
    versioning: {
        enabled: true,
    },
    lifecycleRules: [{
        enabled: true,
        transitions: [{
            days: 30, // Transition objects to Glacier after 30 days
            storageClass: "GLACIER",
        }],
    }],
});

// Create an FSx file system
const fsxFileSystem = new aws.fsx.WindowsFileSystem("fsxFileSystem", {
    storageCapacity: 300,
    subnetIds: ["subnet-12345678"], // Replace with your subnet ID
    securityGroupIds: ["sg-12345678"], // Replace with your security group ID
    throughputCapacity: 8,
    weeklyMaintenanceStartTime: "1:05:00",
    dailyAutomaticBackupStartTime: "05:00",
    automaticBackupRetentionDays: 7,
    copyTagsToBackups: true,
    kmsKeyId: "arn:aws:kms:us-west-2:123456789012:key/abcd1234-12ab-34cd-56ef-1234567890ab", // Replace with your KMS Key ID
    backupId: backupBucket.id,
});

// Export the S3 bucket name and FSx file system ID
export const bucketName = backupBucket.id;
export const fileSystemId = fsxFileSystem.id;

Summary

In this guide, we created an AWS FSx file system and configured it to back up to an S3 bucket. We also set up a lifecycle policy on the S3 bucket to automatically transition objects to Glacier after 30 days. This setup ensures that your data is efficiently archived for long-term storage, reducing costs while maintaining accessibility.

Conclusion

Setting up AWS FSx to archive data to Glacier is a crucial step in managing your cloud storage efficiently. By implementing this guide, you have taken the necessary steps to ensure your data is securely backed up and cost-effectively stored. For next steps, consider monitoring your S3 bucket and FSx file system to ensure everything is functioning as expected, and explore additional AWS services that can enhance your data management strategy.