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AWS says it can't restore some data from mideast facilities struck by Iran

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  1. rishikeshs · · focus · HN ↗
    I think this is due to the data residency requirements in UAE. I'm working with a client in the health space and the government requirements requires me to store data only in UAE! Tried with AWS but they were not allowing any new instances and I had to go with Azure.
    1. jbverschoor · · focus · HN ↗
      You can always selfhost
      1. alistairSH · · focus · HN ↗
        ... in the UAE, so only less risky if your office is remote enough it doesn't also make a nice target (like, say, located within/near Dubai's Internet City).
        1. tacticus · · focus · HN ↗
          and you don't upset whichever prince decides to compete
        2. mitxela · · focus · HN ↗
          They're not firing nukes yet. Missiles don't blow up a whole building, let alone a city.
      2. rishikeshs · · focus · HN ↗
        Not an option. Client is non-technical, a one person company
        1. rudasn · · focus · HN ↗
          Managed on-prem perhaps? Setup a server at their office.
          1. rishikeshs · · focus · HN ↗
            this is a remote company, and the person operates from their apartment, so that's not an option!
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