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AWS Storage Gateway adds console support for copying file shares

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AWS Storage Gateway now allows copying file shares between gateways via the console. This feature preserves compatible settings, significantly reducing manual effort for migrations and upgrades. It includes a guided experience to address any necessary configuration adjustments before creation and is available in commercial AWS Regions.

  • →Copy file shares across gateways from Storage Gateway console
  • →Guided experience for cross-gateway file share copies
  • →Availability and access for file share copy feature
Features (1) ›
  • Copy file shares across gateways from Storage Gateway console

    Users can now copy file shares between AWS Storage Gateway instances directly from the console. The console reads source share configurations and applies compatible settings to the new destination share automatically, streamlining migrations and upgrades.

Enhancements (1) ›
  • Guided experience for cross-gateway file share copies

    A guided experience helps users by surfacing any configurations that require attention before a new file share is created. This ensures a smoother transition and helps prevent critical settings from being missed during the copy process.

Notes (1) ›
  • Availability and access for file share copy feature

    This capability is available in commercial AWS Regions. Users can initiate the copy process by navigating to file shares in the console, selecting a share, and choosing 'Copy to gateway'.

Read the original announcement →

https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/07/aws-storage-gateway-console-copy-file-shares/

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