S3 Transfer Acceleration

Instead of relying on the public internet, data is routed through these edge locations, which shortens the travel distance and can boost transfer speeds by 50-500%. This makes it particularly useful for applications with a global user base, as it ensures data moves more directly and quickly to its destination.

The feature is cost-effective, as charges apply only when acceleration improves performance. It's especially beneficial for scenarios requiring fast upload or download times, such as global content distribution, remote data backups, or transferring large files in the media industry.

To enable Transfer Acceleration, use the AWS Management Console, CLI, or SDKs. This requires a unique endpoint URL for your S3 bucket, which routes data through the AWS global network for faster transfer. This step is essential to ensure all data transfers benefit from the enhanced speed.

Considerations:

• Bucket Name: Must follow DNS-compliant standards and cannot include periods;
• Pricing: Accelerated transfers incur additional costs, especially for data entering S3. Use AWS's speed comparison tool to evaluate benefits;
• Proximity: The closer your data is to an AWS edge location, the more likely you'll see a performance boost.

Best Practices:

• Enable Transfer Acceleration for long-distance transfers;
• Monitor performance to ensure cost-effectiveness, paying only when the feature provides significant benefits.