SAA-C03 Question 457
Single answerA company operates a manufacturing facility in a remote location with limited internet connectivity. They need to run low-latency applications for processing IoT sensor data locally, while also periodically syncing the processed data to AWS for centralized storage and analytics. Which AWS service or solution is the most appropriate for this use case?
- A
AWS Outposts
- B
AWS Snowball Edge
- C
AWS Local Zones
- D
Amazon EC2 instances in the nearest AWS Region
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
AWS Snowball Edge is the best solution for this use case because it provides both local compute and storage capabilities, enabling the company to process IoT sensor data with low latency in a remote location. It is specifically designed for environments with limited or no internet connectivity, and it allows the data to be synced to AWS for further processing and storage when connectivity is available.
- A. Incorrect.
AWS Outposts is designed to bring AWS infrastructure to on-premises data centers for scenarios requiring ultra-low-latency connections to on-premises systems. However, it requires constant internet connectivity to AWS Regions, which makes it unsuitable for remote locations with limited connectivity.
- B. Correct.
AWS Snowball Edge is a hybrid edge device that provides compute and storage capabilities locally. It is designed for disconnected or limited-connectivity environments, making it ideal for processing IoT data locally and syncing to AWS when connectivity is available.
- C. Incorrect.
AWS Local Zones are extensions of AWS Regions that place compute, storage, and other services closer to end-users in specific locations. However, this option still requires consistent internet connectivity and is not suitable for remote locations with limited connectivity.
- D. Incorrect.
Amazon EC2 instances in the nearest AWS Region cannot address the need for low-latency local processing, as they are physically located far from the remote manufacturing facility. Additionally, this option assumes reliable internet connectivity, which is not available in this scenario.