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

The video tutorial provides an overview of AWS storage solutions, focusing on EFS, EBS, and S3. It explains the unique features of EFS, such as its shareable nature and hierarchical structure, and compares it with EBS and S3 in terms of performance, latency, and throughput. The tutorial also discusses the limitations of EFS with Windows instances and suggests alternatives. It concludes with use cases for each storage solution and guidance on selecting the appropriate one for specific needs.

What is a unique feature of EFS compared to EBS?

• EFS is free of charge.

• EFS can be accessed by multiple instances simultaneously.

• EFS is only accessible by a single instance.

• EFS is not hierarchical.

Which operating system is not directly supported by EFS?

• Windows

• Unix

• Linux

• MacOS

What is the latency characteristic of EBS?

• High and inconsistent

• Low and consistent

• Variable depending on the region

• Moderate and stable

Which AWS storage solution offers the highest number of concurrent connections over the web?

• S3

• EBS

• RDS

• EFS

Which AWS storage solution is best for storing large objects and accessing them over the web?

• S3

• Glacier

• EBS

• EFS

Which AWS storage solution is ideal for boot volumes and transactional databases?

• EFS

• EBS

• RDS

• S3

What is a common use case for EFS?

• Web serving and content management

• Archival storage

• Boot volumes for instances

• Static website hosting