SAA-C03 Question 232
Single answerA company operates a highly regulated on-premises data center but wants to leverage AWS for long-term data archival while ensuring low latency access to frequently accessed files. Which hybrid storage solution would best meet these requirements?
- A
Use AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway to integrate on-premises storage with Amazon S3 for file-based data access.
- B
Use AWS Direct Connect to transfer all data to Amazon S3 Glacier for archival and retrieval.
- C
Use Amazon FSx for Windows File Server to provide a fully managed file system accessible from both on-premises and AWS.
- D
Use AWS Snowball Edge to transfer data to S3 and run local compute workloads on-premises.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway is the best solution for this scenario as it provides a hybrid storage option that integrates seamlessly with on-premises environments. It enables low-latency access to frequently used files while storing less frequently accessed data in Amazon S3, meeting the regulatory and business requirements for hybrid storage and long-term archival.
- A. Correct.
Correct. AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway allows you to store frequently accessed files locally while archiving older files to Amazon S3. This hybrid solution meets the need for both low latency access and long-term data archival.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection, transferring all data to S3 Glacier is not suitable for low latency access, as Glacier is designed for infrequent access and has retrieval delays.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is a fully managed service but is not specifically designed for hybrid storage with archival capabilities or low-latency on-premises access.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. AWS Snowball Edge is primarily used for offline data transfer and edge computing. It does not provide a continuous hybrid storage solution for low latency access and archival.