CLF-C02 Question 224
Select 3A company wants to store large amounts of unstructured data, such as multimedia files, and ensure high durability and scalability. Which of the following are appropriate use cases for Amazon S3 object storage?
- A
Hosting static websites
- B
Storing backups and archiving data
- C
Running relational databases
- D
Serving video and media content
- E
Processing real-time analytics
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Correct answers: A, B, D
Explanation
Amazon S3 is a highly durable, scalable object storage service designed for use cases such as hosting static websites, storing backups and archives, and serving media content. However, it is not designed for structured data storage like relational databases or low-latency real-time data processing, which require other specialized AWS services.
- A. Correct.
Amazon S3 is commonly used for hosting static websites as it can store and serve static content like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files.
- B. Correct.
Amazon S3 is an ideal solution for storing backups and archiving data due to its high durability and ability to scale.
- C. Incorrect.
Relational databases require structured data storage and are best suited for database services like Amazon RDS, not S3.
- D. Correct.
Amazon S3 is designed for storing and delivering video and media content efficiently, making it a good choice for this use case.
- E. Incorrect.
Real-time analytics typically requires low-latency processing, which is better suited for services like Amazon Kinesis rather than object storage like Amazon S3.