A company is implementing a shared storage solution for a media application that the company hosts on AWS. The company needs the ability to use SMB clients to access stored data.
Which solution will meet these requirements with the LEAST administrative overhead?
The company's requirement is to implement a shared storage solution for a media application that can be accessed using SMB clients, with the least administrative overhead. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is designed specifically to provide fully managed native Microsoft Windows file system features, including SMB file shares. It integrates seamlessly with SMB clients, managing all underlying infrastructure and providing high availability, security, and performance features with minimal administrative effort. Compared to other options, FSx for Windows File Server offers the most direct and low-overhead solution for SMB access.
Answer D https://aws.amazon.com/fsx/windows/
SMB protocol -> FSx windows
D. Create an Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system. Connect the application server to the file system.