SAA-C03 Question 234
Single answerA company operates a video production business and stores large media files on-premises due to high data transfer costs and latency concerns. However, they want to implement a hybrid storage solution that allows them to seamlessly access and archive infrequently accessed media files to AWS while keeping frequently accessed files on-premises. Which solution would best meet this requirement?
- A
Use AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway to extend on-premises storage and configure lifecycle policies to archive infrequently accessed files to Amazon S3 Glacier.
- B
Set up AWS Direct Connect to transfer all files to Amazon S3 and use Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering for cost optimization.
- C
Deploy Amazon FSx for Windows File Server on-premises and enable replication to Amazon S3 for archiving.
- D
Use Amazon RDS with read replicas to synchronize the on-premises files and archive older files to Amazon S3 Glacier.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The company requires a hybrid storage solution to store frequently accessed media files on-premises while archiving infrequently accessed files to AWS. AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway is specifically designed for this use case, allowing seamless integration of on-premises storage with AWS cloud storage services like Amazon S3 and S3 Glacier. Other solutions mentioned either do not align with the hybrid storage requirement or are not suitable for managing large media files.
- A. Correct.
Correct. AWS Storage Gateway File Gateway provides a hybrid storage solution that allows on-premises applications to store and access files in AWS using standard file protocols while enabling seamless archiving of infrequently accessed files to Amazon S3 or S3 Glacier.
- B. Incorrect.
Incorrect. While AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated connection for transferring data to AWS, it does not address the need for a hybrid storage solution that retains frequently accessed files on-premises.
- C. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is a fully managed service for Windows-based file storage and is not designed for on-premises deployment or hybrid storage solutions.
- D. Incorrect.
Incorrect. Amazon RDS is a managed database service and is not suitable for storing or archiving media files in a hybrid storage scenario.