4. Migration and Transfer Flashcards
What is AWS Snowball?
A data transfer service that uses physical devices to transport large amounts of data into and out of AWS.
True or False: AWS DataSync is used for transferring data between on-premises storage and AWS storage services.
True
Fill in the blank: AWS ____ is a fully managed service for transferring large amounts of data to and from AWS using physical devices.
Snowmobile
What is the maximum amount of data that a single Snowball device can store?
Up to 80 TB
Which AWS service is used to automate data transfer between on-premises storage and AWS?
AWS DataSync
What type of data transfer does AWS Transfer Family support?
SFTP, FTPS, and FTP
True or False: AWS Storage Gateway can be used to connect on-premises applications with cloud storage.
True
What does the AWS Direct Connect service provide?
A dedicated network connection from your premises to AWS.
Which AWS service would you use for transferring data in real-time from on-premises to AWS?
AWS DataSync
What is the primary use case for AWS Snowmobile?
Transferring exabytes of data to AWS.
Which AWS tool allows you to move data from one AWS region to another?
AWS Data Transfer.
What feature does AWS Snowball Edge provide?
Compute capabilities in addition to storage.
Fill in the blank: The AWS service that provides a virtual tape library is called AWS _____.
Storage Gateway
What is the role of AWS Glue in data migration?
It helps in preparing and transforming data for analytics.
True or False: AWS Migration Hub provides a single location to track the progress of application migrations across multiple AWS and partner solutions.
True
What does the term ‘data residency’ refer to?
The physical or geographic location of data storage.
Which AWS service is recommended for migrating databases to AWS?
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
What is the main benefit of using AWS CloudEndure?
It provides continuous replication for disaster recovery.
Fill in the blank: The AWS service that enables online data migration with minimal downtime is called AWS _____ Migration Service.
Database
True or False: AWS S3 Transfer Acceleration is designed to speed up transfers to and from Amazon S3.
True
Which AWS service can be used to transfer large amounts of data from an on-premises data center to AWS over the internet?
AWS Snowball
What is the purpose of AWS Data Pipeline?
To automate the movement and transformation of data.
What is a key advantage of using AWS Snowball for data migration?
It reduces the time and costs associated with transferring large datasets over the internet.
Fill in the blank: AWS ____ is used to manage and transfer files at scale between on-premises and AWS.
DataSync
What type of storage is AWS S3 primarily designed for?
Object storage
True or False: AWS Transfer Family can be integrated with Amazon S3 for storage.
True
What is AWS DataSync used for?
AWS DataSync is used for automating data transfer between on-premises storage and AWS services.
True or False: AWS Snowball is a service designed for online data transfer.
False
Fill in the blank: AWS _____ is a fully managed service that makes it easy to migrate databases to AWS.
Database Migration Service (DMS)
Which service would you use to transfer large amounts of data to AWS without needing an internet connection?
AWS Snowball
What is the primary benefit of using AWS Transfer Family?
It allows for secure file transfers directly into and out of Amazon S3.
List one use case for AWS Snowmobile.
Transferring exabytes of data to AWS.
True or False: AWS Snowcone is larger than AWS Snowball.
False
What protocol does AWS Transfer for SFTP support?
SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol)
What is the maximum capacity of data that AWS Snowball can store?
Up to 80 TB of data.
Which service is best suited for real-time data streaming to AWS?
Amazon Kinesis Data Streams
Multiple Choice: Which AWS service is used for transferring data into Amazon S3? A) AWS DataSync B) AWS Lambda C) AWS CloudFormation
A) AWS DataSync
What does AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) primarily facilitate?
Migrating databases to AWS with minimal downtime.
True or False: AWS Snowball can only be used for one-time data transfers.
False
What is the role of Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration?
It speeds up content uploads to Amazon S3 by using Amazon CloudFront’s globally distributed edge locations.
What is an advantage of using the AWS Snow family of services?
They provide a secure and efficient way to transfer large data sets.
Fill in the blank: AWS _____ is designed for large-scale data transfer and can be used to move data from edge locations.
Snowmobile
What is the purpose of using AWS Direct Connect?
To establish a dedicated network connection between your premises and AWS.
What is the maximum size of data that can be transferred using AWS Snowcone?
Up to 8 TB of data.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a data migration service? A) AWS Snowball B) AWS DataSync C) AWS Lambda
C) AWS Lambda
What type of data transfer does AWS Transfer Family support?
File transfers over SFTP, FTPS, and FTP.
True or False: You can use AWS DataSync to transfer data between AWS services.
True
Which AWS service would you use to migrate a MySQL database to Amazon RDS?
AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
What is the primary use of AWS Snowmobile?
To transfer massive amounts of data to AWS, typically in the range of petabytes to exabytes.
Fill in the blank: AWS _____ provides a way to transfer files with the same level of security as SSH.
Transfer for SFTP
What is the role of AWS DataSync in data transfer?
To automate and accelerate the movement of data between on-premises storage and AWS.
