AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Elastic File System (EFS)

The video tutorial provides an in-depth comparison of AWS storage solutions: EFS, EBS, and S3. It highlights EFS's shareable nature, contrasting it with EBS's single-instance connection and S3's object storage. The tutorial discusses performance metrics, such as latency and throughput, and outlines use cases for each storage type. EFS is ideal for shared access, while EBS is suited for single-instance use, and S3 is optimal for web access. Limitations, such as EFS's incompatibility with Windows, are also covered.

What is a unique feature of EFS compared to EBS?

• EFS is free to use without any cost.

• EFS has higher latency than EBS.

• EFS is only accessible by Windows instances.

• EFS can be accessed by multiple instances simultaneously.

What is a limitation of EFS regarding operating system compatibility?

• EFS requires a special license for use.

• EFS can only be used with MacOS.

• EFS is not supported on Windows instances.

• EFS is not supported on Linux instances.

Which AWS storage solution has the lowest latency when accessed by an instance?

• EFS

• EBS

• All have the same latency

• S3

How is data stored in EFS to ensure availability?

• In a single data center

• In a single availability zone

• Only on local disks

• Redundantly across multiple availability zones

Which storage solution supports millions of web connections?

• EFS

• S3

• EBS

• None of the above

Which AWS storage solution is best suited for static website hosting?

• EBS

• S3

• None of the above

• EFS

What is a suitable use case for EBS?

• Web serving and content management

• Big data analytics

• Media and entertainment

• Transactional and NoSQL databases