DataSync

Question 1

What AWS service simplifies and secures transferring file or object data to, from, and between AWS storage services?

Answer 1

AWS DataSync

Question 2

Can AWS DataSync handle large-scale data migration?

Answer 2

Yes, it is designed for large-scale migration

Each agent supports up to 10Gbps transfer speeds, and a single job can handle up to 50 million files

Question 3

Does AWS DataSync preserve file metadata?

Answer 3

Yes, including permissions, timestamps, and ownership attributes, ensuring consistency between the source and the destination during migration or synchronization

Question 4

Does AWS DataSync include built-in data validation?

Answer 4

Yes, it verifies the accuracy and integrity of transferred data by comparing source and destination files

Question 5

What is the pricing model of AWS DataSync service?

Answer 5

pay-as-you-go pricing model, charged based on the amount of data transferred, with a per-GB cost

Question 6

What AWS DataSync architectural component represents a software that reads or writes on-premises data stores over NFS or SMB protocols, running on virtualization platforms like VMware?

Answer 6

Agent

Question 7

What AWS DataSync architectural component represents a job that defines the sync configuration, including source, destination, and transfer settings?

Answer 7

Task

Question 8

What AWS DataSync feature can be used to ensure the transfer of data occurs during or avoiding specific times?

Answer 8

Schedules

Question 9

What AWS DataSync architectural component specifies the source and destination for data transfers, along with metadata handling?

Answer 9

Location

Question 10

What AWS DataSync feature allows users to control the transfer rate during data migration?

Answer 10

Bandwidth limit, which can be set in MiB/s to control the speed of data transfer

Question 11

What are the key features of AWS DataSync service?

Answer 11

• Scalability, 10Gbps per agent, up to 100TB per day
• Bandwidth Limiters to avoid network link saturation
• Incremental and Scheduled Transfers
• Data Compression and Encryption
• Automatic Recovery from transit errors
• Integration with AWS Storage Services: S3, EFS, and FSx

Question 12

What are the primary use cases for AWS DataSync service?

Answer 12

• Data Migration into AWS
• Data Transfer into AWS for Processing and Back Out
• Cost-effective Data Archival
• Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity