Question #989
A mining company operates several remote sites with no reliable internet access. They need to gather large volumes of geological data on-site and upload it to the AWS Cloud once they return to their headquarters. Which AWS service is most suitable for this use case?
AWS Outposts
AWS Transfer Family
AWS Snow Family
AWS Migration Hub
Explanation
The correct answer is C. AWS Snow Family. AWS Snow Family devices (e.g., Snowball, Snowcone) are purpose-built for offline data transfer in environments with limited or no internet connectivity. The mining company can collect large volumes of geological data on-site using Snow devices, then physically transport the devices back to headquarters to upload the data to AWS Cloud. This avoids reliance on unreliable internet connections.
Why other options are incorrect:
- A. AWS Outposts: Requires a stable network connection to extend AWS infrastructure to on-premises locations, which is not feasible here.
- B. AWS Transfer Family: Facilitates managed file transfers (e.g., SFTP) but assumes reliable internet access for real-time uploads.
- D. AWS Migration Hub: Tracks application migrations to AWS but does not address offline data transfer needs.
Key Points:
- Use AWS Snow Family for large-scale, offline data transfer.
- Snow devices are portable and secure for disconnected environments.
- Avoid services requiring stable internet (Outposts, Transfer Family) or unrelated tools (Migration Hub).
Answer
The correct answer is: C