Storage Flashcards
What is an S3 bucket?
A container for objects, with a globally unique name.
What is the “key” of an S3 object?
The full path to the object within the bucket.
What is the maximum size of an S3 object?
5 TB.
When is “Multi-part upload” required?
When uploading files larger than 5 GB.
What is the purpose of an S3 Bucket Policy?
To manage access permissions to the bucket.
What does the “Block Public Access” feature do?
Prevents public access to buckets and objects.
What is versioning in S3?
Manages different versions of an object.
How many main types of replication are there in S3?
2: Cross-Region Replication (CRR) and Same-Region Replication (SRR).
Which S3 storage class is suitable for infrequently accessed data that requires rapid access when needed?
S3 Standard-IA.
What is S3 Glacier Deep Archive used for?
Long-term data archiving at the lowest cost.
What is the key feature of S3 Intelligent-Tiering?
Automatically moves objects between access tiers based on usage patterns.
What are S3 Lifecycle Rules used for?
To manage the lifecycle of objects (transitioning storage classes, deleting…).
What are S3 Event Notifications?
Receive notifications about events happening in S3 buckets.
What is the purpose of S3 Transfer Acceleration?
To speed up file transfers to/from S3.
What is SSE-S3?
Server-side encryption with keys managed by AWS.
