Question #1436
A financial institution must maintain sensitive customer data within its on-premises data center to meet strict regulatory requirements but aims to integrate its existing infrastructure with AWS services for scalable compute and storage. Which AWS service best addresses this hybrid architecture need?
AWS Storage Gateway
AWS Outposts
AWS Direct Connect
Amazon EC2 Instance Connect
Explanation
AWS Outposts (B) is designed for hybrid architectures where sensitive data must remain on-premises but requires AWS services for scalability. Outposts extends AWS infrastructure and services (e.g., EC2, EBS) to the customer's data center, ensuring compliance with strict regulatory requirements.
Other options are incorrect because:
- A (AWS Storage Gateway): Focuses on storage integration (e.g., file/volume gateways) but does not provide scalable compute resources.
- C (AWS Direct Connect): Establishes dedicated network connectivity to AWS but does not host AWS services on-premises.
- D (Amazon EC2 Instance Connect): A tool for secure SSH access to EC2 instances, unrelated to hybrid infrastructure.
Key Points: Outposts supports hybrid use cases requiring AWS services on-premises, while other services address specific storage, networking, or access needs.
Answer
The correct answer is: B