AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - Snowball

The video tutorial discusses the evolution of Amazon Web Services (AWS) data transfer solutions, starting with the Import Export Service, which allowed users to send data via physical media. It then introduces the Snowball device, a secure and efficient method for transferring large data volumes to the cloud. The Snowball Edge is highlighted for its ability to bring AWS services to the edge of data centers, acting as a gateway device. Finally, the Snowmobile is presented as a solution for transferring exabytes of data, emphasizing its use for massive datasets that would take decades to transfer over traditional networks.

What was the initial method AWS used for data transfer before introducing Snowball?

• AWS DataSync

• S3 Transfer Acceleration

• Import Export Service

• Direct Connect

What is a key feature of the Snowball device?

• It offers unlimited storage capacity.

• It is a rugged shipping container for secure data transfer.

• It is a virtual machine for cloud computing.

• It provides real-time data analytics.

What security feature is included with the Snowball device?

• Firewall protection

• Two-factor authentication

• Biometric access control

• End-to-end encryption

How does Snowball Edge differ from the original Snowball device?

• It is designed for personal use.

• It is smaller and more portable.

• It is used for data storage only.

• It includes AWS services like EC2 at the edge.

Which AWS service is mentioned as being potentially available on Snowball Edge?

• Amazon DynamoDB

• Amazon S3

• Amazon EC2

• Amazon RDS

What is the primary purpose of the Snowmobile?

• To provide cloud computing services on-site.

• To transfer small amounts of data quickly.

• To move massive datasets to the cloud efficiently.

• To offer a backup solution for AWS data.

Why might a company choose to use a Snowmobile instead of a traditional data transfer method?

• It is more cost-effective for small datasets.

• It can transfer data faster than WAN technologies.

• It offers real-time data processing.

• It is the only option for data under 1 TB.