Cloud Storage Quiz: Instance Store vs. S3

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of instance store?

Persistent storage for critical data

Data storage for AWS Marketplace software

Long-term archival storage

Temporary block-level storage for an instance (correct)

Which storage class is best suited for data that is infrequently accessed but needed quickly?

S3 Standard-Infrequent Access (correct)

S3 Glacier Deep Archive

S3 Intelligent-Tiering

S3 Standard

What is AWS Systems Manager primarily used for?

Finding and purchasing software

Managing storage lifecycle

Providing consulting services

Automatically selecting and deploying patches (correct)

In AWS, what does IAM allow you to do?

Configure access based on operational needs Signup and view all the answers

What does AWS Marketplace primarily offer?

A digital catalog of software listings Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes AWS Transfer Acceleration?

A feature to speed up data uploads to S3 Signup and view all the answers

What role do APN Technology Partners serve?

Support the development of software for AWS Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of AWS Snowmobile?

A secure data transfer service for large datasets Signup and view all the answers

What are Capital Expenditures (CapEx) primarily associated with?

Acquisition of long-term assets like buildings and machinery Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service allows private connections to Amazon S3 and DynamoDB without using the internet?

VPC Endpoint Gateway Signup and view all the answers

Which path is designed for organizations that develop hardware devices compatible with AWS?

Hardware Path Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) service?

To provide a framework for managing user identities and permissions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions is NOT a best practice for using AWS IAM?

Creating unrestricted access for all users Signup and view all the answers

Which AWS service is specifically focused on file-based storage solutions?

Amazon FSx Signup and view all the answers

What type of expenses does Operating Expenditure (OpEx) typically include?

Salaries, utilities, and regular operational costs Signup and view all the answers

What is the VPC Interface Endpoint primarily used for?

Establishing private connections to specific AWS services Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Instance Store

Provides temporary block-level storage on disks attached to the host computer.
Ideal for frequently changing temporary data: buffers, caches, scratch data.
Suitable for replicating data across multiple instances, such as in load-balanced web server pools.

Amazon S3 Storage Classes

S3 Standard: Designed for frequently accessed data.
S3 Standard-IA: For infrequently accessed data with lower storage cost but higher retrieval fees.
S3 One Zone-IA: Similar to Standard-IA, but stored in a single Availability Zone.
S3 Intelligent-Tiering: Automatically moves data between two access tiers based on changing access patterns.
S3 Glacier Instant Retrieval: Low-cost storage designed for data that is rarely retrieved but needs quick access.
S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval: For archival storage with flexible retrieval times and costs.
S3 Glacier Deep Archive: Lowest-cost storage option for long-term data archiving.
S3 Outposts: Extends S3 services to on-premises environments.

Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration

Facilitates low-latency data transfers to and from Amazon S3 over long geographic distances.

AWS Responsibilities vs. Customer Responsibilities

AWS manages the infrastructure and services, while customers must handle configurations, access management, and secure data handling.

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

Configures access based on operational and security needs using various IAM features.

AWS Marketplace

A digital catalog of software listings from independent software vendors for finding, testing, and purchasing software running on AWS.

Cloud Migration Strategies

Rehosting: Moving applications to the cloud with minimal changes.
Replatforming: Adapting applications to the cloud without massive changes.
Refactoring/Re-architecting: Modifying applications to make them more scalable or efficient in the cloud.
Repurchasing: Replacing existing applications with cloud-native solutions.
Retaining: Keeping certain applications on-premises.
Retiring: Phasing out applications that are no longer necessary.

AWS Snow Family

Snowcone: Small, rugged, portable edge computing device for data transfer.
Snowball: Larger appliances for petabyte-scale data transfers.
Snowmobile: Exabyte-scale data transfer service using a shipping container.

AWS Systems Manager

Automates patch management for software across multiple EC2 or on-premises instances.
Sets patch baselines for auto-approving select categories of patches to uphold compliance.

AWS Partner Network (APN)

Technology Partners: Provide software solutions integrated with AWS, including ISVs, SaaS, and management tools.
Consulting Partners: Offer professional services for application design, migration, and architecture.

Security Assessments on AWS

Customers can perform security assessments and penetration tests on 15 specified services without prior approval.

CloudHSM

Designed for high-performance cryptographic operations, enhancing security for applications requiring sensitive data handling.

Expenditures

Capital Expenditures (CapEx): Long-term investments in physical assets like buildings and machinery.
Operational Expenditures (OpEx): Day-to-day operational costs, including salaries and utilities.

AWS Paths for Organizations

Software Path: For software development integrated with AWS.
Hardware Path: For hardware device development that interacts with AWS.
Services Path: For delivering consulting and managed services.
Training Path: Focused on providing AWS training and education.
Distribution Path: Helps recruit and support partners to resell AWS solutions.

Amazon FSx

A service providing file-based storage options to meet various application requirements.

AWS VPC Endpoints

VPC Endpoint Gateway: Private connection to Amazon services like S3 and DynamoDB without internet usage.
VPC Interface Endpoint: A private Elastic Network Interface for direct communication with specific AWS services, enhancing security.

AWS IAM Security Best Practices

Implement a strong identity foundation.
Enable traceability for system activities.
Apply security measures comprehensively across resources.

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Description

Test your knowledge on cloud storage solutions, focusing on instance stores and S3 storage classes. This quiz will cover the characteristics, use cases, and differences between temporary storage options and S3's access tiers. Perfect for those looking to enhance their understanding of cloud architecture.