AWS Transfer Family is a secure transfer service that enables you to transfer files into and out of AWS storage services. Transfer Family is part of the AWS Cloud platform. AWS Transfer Family offers fully managed support for the transfer of files over SFTP, AS2, FTPS, FTP, and web browser-based transfers directly into and out of AWS storage services. You can seamlessly migrate, automate, and monitor your file transfer workflows by maintaining existing client-side configurations for authentication, access, and firewalls—so nothing changes for your customers, partners, and internal teams, or their applications. See Getting started with AWS to learn more and to start building cloud applications with Amazon Web Services.
AWS Transfer Family supports transferring data from or to the following AWS storage services.
- Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) storage.
- Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) Network File System (NFS) file systems.
AWS Transfer Family supports transferring data over the following protocols:
- Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP): version 3
- File Transfer Protocol Secure (FTPS)
- File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
- Applicability Statement 2 (AS2)
- Browser-based transfers
File transfer protocols are used in data exchange workflows across different industries such as financial services, healthcare, advertising, and retail, among others. Transfer Family simplifies the migration of file transfer workflows to AWS.
The following are some common use cases for using Transfer Family with Amazon S3:
Data lakes in AWS for uploads from third parties such as vendors and partners.
Subscription-based data distribution with your customers.
Internal transfers within your organization.
Use Cases:
B2B File Exchanges:
Securely exchange files with partners, vendors, or clients using industry-standard protocols.
Legacy System Integration:
Migrate or integrate data from on-premises systems or third-party applications that rely on FTP/SFTP.
Content Delivery and Ingestion:
Transfer large datasets like videos, images, or documents for media workflows or data analysis.
Regulatory Compliance:
Manage secure file transfers for industries requiring strict security and compliance, like healthcare (HIPAA) or financial services.