AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) - Backups Lab

The video tutorial discusses various backup solutions, emphasizing the simplicity of RDS backups. It explains how to set backup parameters, the impact of backups on performance, and scenarios where backups might be unnecessary. The tutorial also covers retention periods, recovery options, and key considerations for architects, highlighting the importance of automated backups and retention settings.

What is a key advantage of RDS backups compared to other backup solutions?

• They are cheaper than other solutions.

• They offer unlimited retention periods.

• They are fully automated and managed by RDS.

• They require no planning at all.

What happens if you set the backup retention period to zero in RDS?

• Backups are retained indefinitely.

• Backups are taken every day.

• Backups are stored in a different region.

• Backups are disabled.

In which scenario might it be appropriate to disable backups by setting the retention period to zero?

• When the database is used for critical transactions.

• When the database is rebuilt every 30 days for analytics.

• When the database is used for storing sensitive data.

• When the database is accessed by multiple users simultaneously.

What is the maximum retention period for RDS automated backups?

• 30 days

• 7 days

• 35 days

• 14 days

Why is it important to consider the retention period for RDS backups?

• It affects the cost of the database.

• It determines how far back you can recover data.

• It impacts the speed of the database.

• It changes the database's storage location.