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A company is running an SMB file server in its data center. The file server stores large files that are accessed frequently for the first few days after the files are created. After 7 days the files are rarely accessed.

The total data size is increasing and is close to the company's total storage capacity. A solutions architect must increase the company's available storage space without losing low-latency access to the most recently accessed files. The solutions architect must also provide file lifecycle management to avoid future storage issues.

Which solution will meet these requirements?

    Correct Answer: B

    Create an Amazon S3 File Gateway to extend the company's storage space. Create an S3 Lifecycle policy to transition the data to S3 Glacier Deep Archive after 7 days. This solution provides seamless integration with existing SMB file servers and allows for the extension of storage capacity using Amazon S3. Additionally, the S3 Lifecycle policy ensures that data is automatically transitioned to a cost-effective storage class after 7 days, managing storage efficiently while maintaining low-latency access for recently accessed files due to the gateway's local caching capabilities.

Discussion
Sinaneos

Answer directly points towards file gateway with lifecycles, https://docs.aws.amazon.com/filegateway/latest/files3/CreatingAnSMBFileShare.html D is wrong because utility function is vague and there is no need for flexible storage.

Udoyen

Yes it might be vague but how do we keep the low-latency access that only flexible can offer?

SuperDuperPooperScooper

Low-latency access is only required for the first 7 days, B maintains that fast access for 7 days and only then are the files sent to Glacier Archive

Nava702

It says low-latency is required for the most recently accessed files, not new ones. So if an older file is retrieved from deep archive, it should then readily be accessible, according to the question, which points toward Flexible retrieval. However the utility portion in the answer D is vague.

Ander927

file gateway comes with a cache volume on-premise wich ensures the low latency for the most recently accessed files

javitech83Option: B

B answwer is correct. low latency is only needed for newer files. Additionally, File GW provides low latency access by caching frequently accessed files locally so answer is B

Liam_WOption: D

Initially when reading this question, i wanted to use S3 Inteligiant Tiering as the answer but it was not mention. I was then torn between B and D due to the life cycle policies that was required as stated by the question: I chose D because it covers the need to be accessed whenever, without reducing the latency. This answer is also the best choice as it would reduce any storage issues users could face.

hro

AWS would not have you install a utility do something a service can do. The answer is B.

shil_31Option: B

Amazon S3 File Gateway: By deploying an S3 File Gateway, the company can extend its storage space by leveraging Amazon S3 as a scalable and durable storage solution. The gateway provides seamless access to S3 objects as files, allowing users to continue accessing data using standard file protocols like SMB. S3 Lifecycle Policy: By creating an S3 Lifecycle policy, the company can automatically transition data that is older than 7 days to Amazon S3 Glacier Deep Archive. This allows the company to reduce storage costs for infrequently accessed data while maintaining access to the most recently accessed files with low latency.

smalipeddi

Hint: SMB files : You can store and retrieve objects in Amazon S3 using industry-standard file protocols such as Network File System (NFS) and Server Message Block (SMB).

WMF0187

B: Explanation: Amazon S3 File Gateway: This service provides a seamless and secure integration between on-premises environments and the Amazon S3 cloud storage, allowing users to store and retrieve objects in S3 using the standard file protocols. S3 Lifecycle policy: By creating a lifecycle policy, you can automatically transition data that is older than 7 days to a more cost-effective storage class like S3 Glacier Deep Archive, which is suitable for infrequently accessed data.

aquarian_ngc

Best answer opt C

jhg96Option: B

File gateway has a cache and when hybrid is needed always think a storage gateway solution

williamsmith95Option: B

Option B: Use an Amazon S3 File Gateway to extend storage space and create an S3 Lifecycle policy to transition data to S3 Glacier Deep Archive after 7 days. This solution provides seamless storage expansion, low-latency access for recent files, and cost-effective lifecycle management for older data.

chirag_a_parikh

B is the correct answer

ChymKuBoyOption: B

B for sure

OBIOHAnzeOption: B

By creating an Amazon S3 File Gateway, the company can seamlessly extend its storage space while ensuring low-latency access to the most recently accessed files. Additionally, by implementing an S3 Lifecycle policy to transition data to S3 Glacier Deep Archive after 7 days, the company can effectively manage its storage resources and avoid future storage issues.

VjshindeOption: B

B is the correct Answer

soufiyaneOption: B

B is the answer Aws storage is used for hybird storage rather than using datasync whoch is for data transfer, also it mentions data needs lifecycle managment

TruthWS

B is correct because we need gateway, its data center mean it located on-premises

ManikRoyOption: B

S3 File gateway with lifecycle policy for auto transition of old files.

ManikRoy

S3 File Gateway with lifecycle policy transition.