A company is migrating an application to the AWS Cloud.

This option uses AWS DataSync to replicate the on-premises images to the EFS file system over the Direct Connect connection. AWS DataSync is a service that automates and accelerates data transfer between on-premises storage systems and AWS storage services. It can transfer data to and from Amazon EFS, Amazon FSx for Windows File Server, and Amazon S3. To use AWS DataSync, the company needs to deploy an AWS DataSync agent to an on-premises server that has access to the NFS file system. The agent connects to the AWS DataSync service endpoint in the AWS Region where the EFS file system is located. The company can use an AWS PrivateLink interface endpoint to connect to the service endpoint securely and privately over the Direct Connect connection. The company can then create a task in AWS DataSync that specifies the source location (the NFS file system), the destination location (the EFS file system), and the options for the data transfer (such as schedule, bandwidth limit, and verification). AWS DataSync will then perform the data transfer efficiently and securely, using encryption in transit and at rest.