AWS Backup, a fully-managed, policy-driven data protection service, is extending its reach with the recent announcement of its availability in the Asia Pacific (Melbourne) and South America (São Paulo) Regions. The service allows users to automate data protection across various AWS services, including compute, storage, databases, and third-party applications. AWS Backup streamlines the centralization and deployment of policies, enabling users to easily configure, manage, and govern their data protection activities.
To start using AWS Backup, customers can access the service via the AWS Backup console, SDKs, or CLI. Users can create a data protection policy and assign AWS resources to it using tags or Resource IDs. The service offers a cost-effective solution for centralizing and automating data protection for Amazon S3 alongside other AWS services.
The expanded availability of AWS Backup now covers a wide range of regions, such as US East, US West, Canada, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa, and AWS GovCloud. This extended accessibility offers customers increased flexibility and options for managing their data protection needs.
For more information on AWS Backup, its regional availability, and pricing, visit the AWS Backup product page, technical documentation, and pricing page. With AWS Backup’s expansion, businesses across the globe can now benefit from its robust data protection capabilities, ensuring their critical data remains secure and easily restorable.