Storage Gateway AWS labs step by step

 

1. Create a Storage Gateway

• Navigate to Storage Gateway Console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Storage Gateway" and select the service.
• Create Gateway: Click "Create gateway".
• Choose Gateway Type: Select the desired gateway type (e.g., file gateway, volume gateway).
• Configure Gateway:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • VPC: Choose the VPC where the gateway will be created.
  • Subnet: Select the subnet within the VPC.
  • Availability Zone: Choose the desired availability zone.
  • Instance type: Select an appropriate instance type for your workload.
• Create: Click "Create gateway".

AWS Storage Gateway Console showing the creation of a gateway

2. Activate the Gateway

• Activate Gateway: Once the gateway is created, activate it using the provided activation key.

AWS Storage Gateway Console showing the activation of a gateway

3. Configure the Gateway

• File Gateway:
  • Mount Point: Create a mount point on your EC2 instance where you want to access the gateway.
  • Mount Command: Use the appropriate mount command based on your operating system.
• Volume Gateway:
  • iSCSI Target: Create an iSCSI target on the gateway.
  • Initiator: Configure the iSCSI initiator on your EC2 instance to connect to the target.



AWS Storage Gateway Console showing the configuration of a volume gateway

4. Use the Gateway

• Access Files (File Gateway): Once the gateway is mounted, you can access and use it like any other local file system.
• Access Volumes (Volume Gateway): Use the iSCSI initiator to access the volumes created on the gateway.



EC2 instance terminal showing the use of a volume gateway

5. Additional Considerations

• Gateway Types: Choose the appropriate gateway type based on your workload requirements (e.g., file sharing, block storage).
• Performance Optimization: Consider factors like instance type, network latency, and file system type for optimal performance.
• Data Protection: Implement appropriate backup and recovery mechanisms.
• Cost Optimization: Evaluate the cost implications of different gateway types and storage options.