AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C02) Exam Prep Course - 2021 UPDATED! - Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)

The video tutorial discusses the continued use of tape backups and introduces AWS Tape Gateway as a modern solution. It explains how the Tape Gateway integrates with Amazon S3 and other applications, allowing EC2 instances to back up to virtual tape drives. The tutorial guides viewers through finding and configuring the Tape Gateway in the AWS Management Console, setting up the host platform, and understanding the concept of a Virtual Tape Library (VTL). It highlights the cost-effectiveness of using Amazon Glacier Deep Archive for storing these virtual tapes.

Why do some systems still rely on tape backups?

• They are the most cost-effective solution.

• They are the only option designed for certain systems.

• They offer the fastest data retrieval.

• They are the most secure backup method.

What AWS service integrates with the Tape Gateway for backup purposes?

• Amazon EC2

• Amazon RDS

• Amazon S3

• Amazon DynamoDB

Which type of AWS gateway provides access to object storage?

• Network Gateway

• File Gateway

• Volume Gateway

• Tape Gateway

What is a key consideration when setting up the Tape Gateway?

• Selecting the correct instance type

• Deciding between public and VPC access

• Choosing the right AWS region

• Configuring IAM roles

What does a Virtual Tape Library (VTL) represent in AWS?

• A physical collection of tapes

• A set of virtual machines

• A network of interconnected storage devices

• A collection of virtual tapes stored in S3

What is a major benefit of using Glacier Deep Archive for storage?

• High data transfer speeds

• Low-cost storage

• Immediate data access

• Unlimited storage capacity

How is data access limited in Glacier Deep Archive?

• Access is restricted to specific IP addresses.

• Access requires a long retrieval time.

• Access is not allowed on a regular basis.

• Access is available only during business hours.