SAA-C03 Question 458
Single answerA manufacturing company operates in a remote location with limited internet connectivity. They want to run and process low-latency workloads locally while ensuring seamless integration with their existing AWS cloud environment. Which AWS service would be the most suitable solution for this scenario?
- A
AWS Outposts
- B
AWS Snowball Edge
- C
AWS Direct Connect
- D
Amazon EC2
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
AWS Snowball Edge is the most suitable choice for the given scenario because it is designed to operate in remote or disconnected environments. It provides local compute and storage capabilities, allowing workloads to run locally without internet connectivity. AWS Outposts, while offering hybrid functionality, requires continuous connectivity to AWS, and other options like AWS Direct Connect and Amazon EC2 are not designed for disconnected or remote environments.
- A. Incorrect.
AWS Outposts is designed to extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations with consistent services and APIs. However, it requires continuous internet connectivity to operate, making it unsuitable for remote locations with limited connectivity.
- B. Correct.
AWS Snowball Edge is a hybrid compute and storage device that can run workloads locally in disconnected environments. It is ideal for remote locations with limited or no internet connectivity, as it offers compute capabilities and integrates with AWS when connectivity is available.
- C. Incorrect.
AWS Direct Connect is a dedicated network connection service that provides a consistent, low-latency link between on-premises environments and AWS. However, it requires stable internet or private links, making it unsuitable for remote areas with limited connectivity.
- D. Incorrect.
Amazon EC2 provides scalable compute capacity in the cloud, but it requires a reliable internet connection to access and manage resources, making it unsuitable for disconnected or limited-connectivity environments.