SAA-C03 Question 241
Single answerA company is building a data analytics platform and requires a storage solution for large-scale, unstructured data (such as images, videos, and log files). The solution needs to provide high durability, scalability, and global access, while also allowing integration with analytics services like Amazon Athena. Which storage type should the company use?
- A
Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store)
- B
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
- C
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)
- D
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
For storing large-scale, unstructured data such as images, videos, and log files, Amazon S3 is the best choice. It is an object storage service offering high durability, scalability, and global access. Additionally, its integration with services like Amazon Athena makes it an excellent option for analytics use cases. Other storage types like EBS, EFS, and FSx are better suited for specific use cases such as block storage, file storage, or Windows-based file systems.
- A. Incorrect.
Amazon EBS is a block storage service designed for use with EC2 instances. It is not suitable for storing large-scale, unstructured data or for direct integration with analytics services.
- B. Correct.
Amazon S3 is an object storage service that is highly durable, scalable, and ideal for storing unstructured data such as images and videos. It also integrates seamlessly with analytics services like Amazon Athena, making it the correct choice for this scenario.
- C. Incorrect.
Amazon EFS is a file storage service designed for shared access across multiple instances. While it supports file-based workloads, it is not optimized for storing large-scale, unstructured data or for direct integration with analytics services.
- D. Incorrect.
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is designed for Windows workloads requiring file system access. It is not suitable for storing unstructured data at scale or for analytics integration.