Q38 — AWS SAA-C03 Ch.15

Question 38 of 100 | ← Chapter 15

Q1138. A media company is migrating a Microsoft Windows-based application to the AWS Cloud. The company uses the application to analyze media files.The company requires a resilient shared storage solution that the company can access by using the SMB protocol.Which storage solution will meet these requirements?

Correct Answer: B. Use Amazon FSx for Windows File Server in a Multi-AZ deployment as shared storage for the application servers.

Explanation

The storage solution that will meet the requirements for a resilient shared storage solution accessible via the SMB protocol is:B. Use Amazon FSx for Windows File Server in a Multi-AZ deployment as shared storage for the application servers.Explanation:Amazon FSx for Windows File Server: This service provides a fully managed Windows file system that supports the SMB protocol, making it ideal for applications that require Windows compatibility. Multi-AZ Deployment: Deploying FSx in a Multi-AZ configuration ensures high availability and resilience, which is crucial for a media company that relies on consistent access to shared storage for analyzing media files.Why Other Options Are Not Suitable:A. Amazon S3: While S3 is excellent for object storage, it does not natively support the SMB protocol and would require additional services or configurations to access it in a manner compatible with Windows applications.C. Amazon EBS: EBS volumes are block storage and can only be attached to a single EC2 instance at a time. They cannot be shared across multiple instances unless used in a clustered file system, which adds complexity.D. Amazon FSx File Gateway: This service is designed to provide file access to S3, but it is not the primary solution for shared storage via SMB for Windows-based applications. It does not serve as a replacement for FSx for Windows File Server.Thus, option B is the most appropriate solution for providing resilient shared storage accessible via the SMB protocol for the application.