DRHCOPS02-BP02 Consider AWS Local Zones for low-latency access from specific geographic locations while evaluating data residency requirements around latency and access from specific geographic locations

Consider AWS Local Zones for applications with low latency requirements and data residency requirements.

Desired outcome: You choose AWS Local Zones to meet your low-latency access from specific geographic locations while still adhering to data residency rules.

Benefits of establishing this best practice: You use the right AWS service offering for your latency and data residency requirements. Diversify your geographical locations with AWS Local Zones.

Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: High

Implementation guidance

AWS Local Zones are ideal when you require low-latency access to cloud services from specific geographic locations while still adhering to data residency rules. Local Zones extend the AWS Cloud closer to users or on-premises facilities, which helps your organization process and store data within the defined geographic boundaries without compromising performance. For more detail, see AWS Local Zones locations.