EC2 Instance Storage Flashcards
Which EC2 Storage would you use to create a shared network file system for you EC2 Instances?
EFS, which stands for Elastic File System and is a managed NFS (Network File System) that can be mounted to 100s of EC2 instances at the same time. Similar to EBS but EBS can only be attached to one Availibility Zaone where EFS can be attached to multiple. (EFS-IA is used for Infrequent Access and is up to 92% cheaper.)
Which service can be used to automate image management processes?
EC2 Image Builder
- Used to automate the creation of Virtual Machines or container images.
- Automates the creation, maintenance, validation and testing of EC2 AMIs.
- Can be run on a regular schedule.
- Free service, but you pay for the underlying resources.
Which of the following is a fully managed native Microsoft Windows file system?
- EFS
- FSx
- EBS
- FSx
- Built on Windows File Server and supports SMB and NTFS
- There’s a Linux version called Luster, but is a Linux Cluster and they combined the 2 to get the name.
What are AMIs NOT used for?
- Add your own software license.
- Add your own configuration.
- Add your own operating-system.
- Add your own IP address
You cannot use AMIs to add your IP addresses. IP addresses are added to an instance as you create it.
An EBS volume is a network drive you can attach to your instances while they run, so your instances’ data persist even after their termination. (T or F)
True - EBS Volumes allows instances’ data to persist even after their termination.
What statement is CORRECT regarding EC2 Instance Store?
- It is not good to use as a disk to cache content.
- It has a better I/O performance, but the data is lost if the EC2 Instance is terminated.
- Your data is always safe with EC2 Instance Store.
-It has a better I/O performance, but the data is lost if the EC2 Instance is terminated.
What is an EBS Volume tied to?
An Availibility Zone
