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What is the primary use case for instance store storage?
What is the primary use case for instance store storage?
Which Amazon S3 storage class is best suited for data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid access when needed?
Which Amazon S3 storage class is best suited for data that is accessed less frequently but requires rapid access when needed?
What does AWS Systems Manager help automate across large groups of instances?
What does AWS Systems Manager help automate across large groups of instances?
What role do APN Consulting Partners primarily play in relation to AWS?
What role do APN Consulting Partners primarily play in relation to AWS?
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Which service provides temporary storage that is physically attached to the host computer?
Which service provides temporary storage that is physically attached to the host computer?
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Which feature of IAM facilitates access configuration based on operational needs?
Which feature of IAM facilitates access configuration based on operational needs?
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What does AWS Marketplace provide to its users?
What does AWS Marketplace provide to its users?
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Which AWS service is known for helping manage data transfer over long geographical distances with low latency?
Which AWS service is known for helping manage data transfer over long geographical distances with low latency?
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Which type of expenditure includes expenses like employee salaries and utilities?
Which type of expenditure includes expenses like employee salaries and utilities?
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What is the primary purpose of Amazon VPC Endpoint?
What is the primary purpose of Amazon VPC Endpoint?
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Which of the following paths is specifically designed for organizations developing hardware that integrates with AWS?
Which of the following paths is specifically designed for organizations developing hardware that integrates with AWS?
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How can AWS customers carry out security assessments against their AWS infrastructure?
How can AWS customers carry out security assessments against their AWS infrastructure?
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Which AWS service is specifically tailored for high performance and security, particularly for cryptographic operations?
Which AWS service is specifically tailored for high performance and security, particularly for cryptographic operations?
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What is the role of VPC Interface Endpoint within AWS VPC?
What is the role of VPC Interface Endpoint within AWS VPC?
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Which one of the following is NOT a best practice for using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
Which one of the following is NOT a best practice for using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)?
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Which AWS path focuses on organizations providing consulting and professional services?
Which AWS path focuses on organizations providing consulting and professional services?
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Study Notes
Instance Store and Temporary Storage
- Instance store provides temporary block-level storage directly attached to the host computer.
- It is ideal for frequently changing data such as buffers, caches, and scratch data.
- Can be used for temporary data replicated across multiple instances, including load-balanced web servers.
Amazon S3 Storage Classes
- S3 Standard: General-purpose storage with high durability and availability.
- S3 Standard-IA: Lower-cost storage for infrequently accessed data.
- S3 One Zone-IA: Cost-effective storage for data that can be recreated, stored in a single availability zone.
- S3 Intelligent-Tiering: Automatically moves data between two access tiers when access patterns change.
- S3 Glacier: Economical storage for data archiving with varying retrieval options.
- S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval: Provides near-instant access for rarely accessed data.
- S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval: Allows bulk retrieval of data with multiple retrieval options.
- S3 Glacier Deep Archive: Lowest-cost storage option for long-term data archiving.
- S3 Outposts: Local storage option for Amazon S3 that allows seamless integration with on-premises.
AWS Transfer Acceleration
- Speeds up data transfers to S3 over long distances, reducing latency.
AWS Responsibilities
- AWS is responsible for infrastructure security and compliance.
- Customers manage their own data, application security, and user access.
IAM and Access Management
- IAM allows configuration of access controls tailored to operational and security needs.
- Utilizes a combination of IAM features for effective resource management.
AWS Marketplace
- A digital catalog containing thousands of software listings from independent vendors.
- Facilitates finding, testing, and purchasing software that operates on AWS.
Migration Strategies
- Rehosting: Moving applications without changes.
- Replatforming: Making minimal changes to optimize applications for the cloud.
- Refactoring/Re-architecting: Redesigning applications for cloud-native benefits.
- Repurchasing: Replacing with cloud-based services.
- Retaining: Keeping applications on-premises.
- Retiring: Sunsetting outdated applications.
AWS Snow Family
- AWS Snowcone: Small, rugged device for edge computing and data transfer.
- AWS Snowball: A larger data transport solution that facilitates on-premises data migration.
- AWS Snowmobile: An Exabyte-scale data transfer service using a shipping container.
AWS Systems Manager
- Automates operating system and software patch deployment across EC2 and on-premises instances.
- Supports compliance by ensuring software remains updated according to set policies.
APN Partners
- Technology Partners: ISVs, SaaS, and other vendors providing software integrated with AWS.
- Consulting Partners: Firms assisting in designing, migrating, or building applications on AWS.
Security Assessments on AWS
- Customers can conduct security assessments and penetration tests on their AWS infrastructure for 15 specific services without prior approval.
CloudHSM
- Designed for applications requiring high performance and security, focusing on cryptographic operations.
Capital Expenditures (CapEx) vs. Operational Expenditures (OpEx)
- CapEx: Long-term expenses like buildings and equipment.
- OpEx: Day-to-day expenses including salaries and utilities.
AWS Partner Paths
- Software Path: For software development on or integrated with AWS.
- Hardware Path: For hardware devices that work with AWS.
- Services Path: For consulting and managed services.
- Training Path: Organizations providing AWS training.
- Distribution Path: For recruiting and supporting partner solutions.
AWS Infrastructure Automation Tools
- Amazon FSx: A file-based storage service in AWS.
- VPC Endpoint: Provides a private connection to AWS services from VPC without internet gateways.
- VPC Endpoint Gateway: Accesses specific AWS services directly from VPC using private network connections.
- VPC Interface Endpoint: Uses private IP addresses for private connections with AWS services and VPC endpoints.
IAM Best Practices
- Implement a strong identity foundation.
- Enable traceability through logging and monitoring.
- Apply security controls at all levels of AWS resources.
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Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of instance storage and S3 Standard in cloud computing. You'll learn about temporary block-level storage and its ideal use cases, including buffers, caches, and web server data replication. Test your understanding of these essential storage concepts.
