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Explore advanced block storage optimization techniques in this AWS re:Invent 2025 conference talk focused on maximizing performance for high-intensity workloads. Discover how Amazon EBS processes over 140 trillion I/O operations daily and learn why consistent ultra-low latency performance matters more than just average performance metrics. Dive deep into io2 Block Express volumes and their design principles that deliver sub-millisecond latency with 99.999% durability for mission-critical applications including SAP HANA, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, and MySQL. Understand how these performance characteristics directly impact compute utilization efficiency and cost optimization across demanding use cases. Examine the latest enhancements including expanded Multi-Attach NVMe Reservations support, integration with Amazon EC2 Nitro instances, and Amazon RDS innovations that enable new architectural possibilities. Learn practical strategies for minimizing tail latency outliers and achieving stable performance for enterprise-grade database workloads and other performance-sensitive applications running on AWS infrastructure.
