SAA-C03 Question 379
Single answerA company needs to store large volumes of log data generated by its application. The data will be accessed infrequently but must be retained for compliance purposes for at least 7 years. The company wants a cost-optimized solution that minimizes storage costs while ensuring data durability and availability. Which storage solution should the company use?
- A
Amazon S3 Standard
- B
Amazon S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval
- C
Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering
- D
Amazon EBS General Purpose SSD (gp3)
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Amazon S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval is the most cost-optimized solution for storing large volumes of infrequently accessed data that needs to be retained for compliance purposes. It provides low-cost storage, high durability, and retrieval options for data that is rarely accessed, making it ideal for the use case described.
- A. Incorrect.
Amazon S3 Standard offers high durability and availability but is designed for frequently accessed data. It is not cost-optimized for infrequently accessed log data.
- B. Correct.
Amazon S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval is designed for infrequent access and long-term archival storage. It offers a cost-effective solution for retaining data for compliance purposes while ensuring high durability.
- C. Incorrect.
Amazon S3 Intelligent-Tiering automatically moves data between access tiers based on access patterns, but it charges monitoring fees and is generally not as cost-effective for long-term infrequently accessed data as S3 Glacier.
- D. Incorrect.
Amazon EBS General Purpose SSD (gp3) is designed for block storage of active workloads, such as running applications or databases. It is not suitable or cost-effective for storing infrequently accessed log data.