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Quick start for Workload Factory

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Get started with Workload Factory by signing up and creating an account, adding credentials so that Workload Factory can manage AWS resources directly, and then optimize your workloads by using Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP.

Workload Factory is accessible to users as a cloud service from the web-based console. Before you get started, you should have an understanding of Workload Factory and operational modes.

One Sign up and create an account

Go to the Workload Factory console, sign up, and create an account.

Learn how to sign up and create an account.

Two Add AWS credentials to Workload Factory

This step is optional. You can use Workload Factory in Basic mode without adding credentials to access your AWS account. Adding AWS credentials to Workload Factory in either Read mode or Automate mode gives your Workload Factory account the permissions needed to create and manage FSx for ONTAP file systems and to deploy and manage specific workloads, such as databases and GenAI.

Learn how to add credentials to your account.

Three Optimize your workloads using FSx for ONTAP

Now that you've signed up, created an account, and optionally added AWS credentials, you can start using Workload Factory to optimize your workloads using FSx for ONTAP. Use the links below to follow step-by-step instructions for each type of workload.

  • Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP

    Assess and analyze current data estates for potential cost savings by using FSx for ONTAP as the storage infrastructure, provision and templatize FSx for ONTAP deployments based on best practices, and access advanced management capabilities.

  • GenAI

    Deploy and manage a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) infrastructure to improve the accuracy and uniqueness of your AI applications. Create a RAG knowledge base on FSx for ONTAP with built-in data security and compliance.

  • Database workloads

    Detect your existing database estate on AWS, assess potential cost savings with FSx for ONTAP, deploy databases end-to-end with built-in best practices for optimization, and automate thin cloning for CI/CD pipelines.

  • VMware workloads

    Streamline migrations and operations with smart recommendations and automatic remediation. Deploy efficient backups and robust disaster recovery. Monitor and troubleshoot your VMs.