AWS Storage Extras - Snow Family/FSx/Storage Gateway/Transfer Family Flashcards
What is the primary benefit of using Snowball devices for data migration?
They allow for offline data transfer, bypassing the limitations of network speed and stability, especially when dealing with large amounts of data (e.g., terabytes or petabytes).
How does AWS Snow Family help with data migration and edge computing?
Data Migration: Facilitates transferring large amounts of data into AWS when network transfer is impractical.
Edge Computing: Enables processing data at remote locations where traditional computing resources might not be available.
What are the two main types of AWS Snow Family devices?
Snowcone: A smaller device with storage capacity ranging from 8 to 14 terabytes.
Snowball Edge: A larger device with storage capacity ranging from 80 terabytes to 210 terabytes.
When should you use AWS Snow Family devices for data migration?
If transferring data over the network takes more than a week due to limited bandwidth, high network costs, or connection instability, then you should use Snowball devices for offline data transfer.
How does the AWS Snow Family data migration process work?
Order a Snowball or Snowcone device via the AWS console.
Install the Snowball client or AWS OpsHub on the server.
Copy the data to the device.
Ship the device back to AWS, where the data is uploaded to your S3 bucket.
The device is wiped and made available for other customers.
What is edge computing in the context of AWS Snow Family?
Edge computing refers to processing data at the location where it is created (e.g., trucks, ships, mining stations) without needing an internet connection or access to cloud infrastructure.
What types of compute capabilities do Snowcone and Snowball Edge devices have?
Snowcone: Basic CPU and low memory, suitable for small-scale edge computing tasks.
Snowball Edge: Comes with compute-optimized or storage-optimized instances, capable of running EC2 instances or Lambda functions directly on the device.
What is Amazon FSx?
Amazon FSx is a fully managed service that allows you to launch third-party high-performance file systems on AWS.
What are the main types of Amazon FSx file systems?
FSx for Windows File Server
FSx for Lustre
FSx for NetApp ONTAP
FSx for OpenZFS
How does Amazon FSx support edge computing and disaster recovery?
FSx for Windows File Server and FSx for Lustre can be configured with Multi-AZ deployments for high availability. Additionally, daily backups to Amazon S3 ensure disaster recovery capabilities.
What is AWS Storage Gateway?
AWS Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service that provides a bridge between on-premises infrastructure and AWS cloud storage. It enables seamless data transfer and backup between on-premises systems and cloud storage.
What are the main types of AWS Storage Gateway?
S3 File Gateway
FSx File Gateway
Volume Gateway
Tape Gateway
What is the use case for Amazon S3 File Gateway?
S3 File Gateway connects on-premises applications to Amazon S3 using NFS or SMB protocols. It allows on-premises servers to access data stored in S3 as if it were a regular file share. It supports storage classes like S3 Standard and Intelligent-Tiering, and caches frequently accessed data locally for low-latency access.
How does Amazon S3 File Gateway work with S3 buckets?
S3 File Gateway translates NFS or SMB requests into HTTPS requests for S3 buckets. The most recently accessed data is cached locally, while older data remains in S3. Data can also be archived to S3 Glacier via lifecycle policies.
What is Amazon FSx File Gateway used for?
FSx File Gateway allows on-premises SMB clients to access Amazon FSx for Windows File Server data. It provides local caching for frequently accessed files, reducing latency and improving performance for on-premises users.
