AWS Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service that enables organizations to seamlessly connect their on-premises applications to cloud storage. It allows businesses to leverage cloud services while maintaining their existing infrastructure. By providing low-latency data access and supporting standard storage protocols, AWS Storage Gateway helps organizations overcome hybrid cloud storage challenges and enhances their cloud adoption journey.

AWS Storage Gateway offers four types of gateways: Amazon S3 File Gateway, Amazon FSx File Gateway, Tape Gateway, and Volume Gateway. Each type serves specific use cases, such as moving backups to the cloud, providing on-premises file shares backed by cloud storage, and enabling low-latency access to data stored in the cloud for on-premises applications.

To get started with AWS Storage Gateway, organizations should first identify a use case, such as moving backups to the cloud. The deployment process involves three main steps: logging into the AWS Management Console to create a new Storage Gateway, selecting the appropriate gateway type, and downloading a virtual appliance to deploy in their environment. This process can typically be completed in just a few minutes.