Where can I transfer my data with AWS DataSync?
Where you can transfer your data with AWS DataSync depends on the following factors:
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Your transfer's source and destination locations
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If your locations are in different AWS accounts
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If your locations are in different AWS Regions
DataSync transfer requirements
Depending on your transfer scenario, you might need a DataSync agent. For more information, see Do I need an AWS DataSync agent?
Supported transfers in the same AWS account
DataSync supports transfers between the following storage resources that are associated with the same AWS account.
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Supported transfers across AWS accounts
DataSync supports some transfers between storage resources that are associated with different AWS accounts.
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1 Configured as an NFS location.
2 Configured as an SMB location.
Supported transfers in the same AWS Region
There are no restrictions when transferring data within the same AWS Region (including opt-in Regions). For more information, see AWS Regions supported by DataSync.
Supported transfers between AWS Regions
Note the following when transferring data between AWS Regions supported by DataSync:
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When transferring between AWS storage services in different AWS Regions, one of the two locations must be in the Region where you're using DataSync.
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With AWS GovCloud (US) Regions, you can:
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Transfer between the AWS GovCloud (US-East) and AWS GovCloud (US-West) Regions.
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Transfer between an AWS GovCloud (US) Region and commercial AWS Region, such as US East (N. Virginia). This type of transfer requires a DataSync agent.
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Important
You pay for data transferred between AWS Regions. This transfer is billed as
data transfer out from the source to destination Region. For more information, see
AWS DataSync
Pricing