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Amazon SAA-C03 Exam - Topic 6 Question 27 Discussion

Actual exam question for Amazon's SAA-C03 exam
Question #: 27
Topic #: 6
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A company stores multiple Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) in an AWS account to launch its Amazon EC2 instances. The AMIs contain critical data and configurations that are necessary for the company's operations. The company wants to implement a solution that will recover accidentally deleted AMIs quickly and efficiently.

Which solution will meet these requirements with the LEAST operational overhead?

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Suggested Answer: C

Recycle Bin is a data recovery feature that enables you to restore accidentally deleted Amazon EBS snapshots and EBS-backed AMIs. When using Recycle Bin, if your resources are deleted, they are retained in the Recycle Bin for a time period that you specify before being permanently deleted. You can restore a resource from the Recycle Bin at any time before its retention period expires. This solution has the least operational overhead, as you do not need to create, copy, or upload any additional resources. You can also manage tags and permissions for AMIs in the Recycle Bin. AMIs in the Recycle Bin do not incur any additional charges.Reference:

Recover AMIs from the Recycle Bin

Recover an accidentally deleted Linux AMI


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Nickolas
3 months ago
D is overkill for just AMIs, right? S3 seems unnecessary.
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Karon
3 months ago
Wait, can you really recover deleted AMIs with the Recycle Bin? Sounds too good to be true!
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Jacqueline
3 months ago
A is solid, but managing multiple accounts can be a hassle.
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Lenora
4 months ago
I think B is better for long-term safety, though.
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Felix
4 months ago
Option C seems like the easiest way to recover deleted AMIs.
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Leigha
4 months ago
I vaguely recall something about S3 and Cross-Region Replication, but I’m not sure if that’s the best fit for AMIs. It feels like it might add unnecessary complexity.
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Yoko
4 months ago
I think EBS snapshots could be a solid solution since they can be automated, but I’m not clear on how storing them in a separate account impacts recovery speed.
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Sue
4 months ago
I feel like copying AMIs to another account could be a bit cumbersome, especially if we have to do it periodically. It seems like there might be better options.
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Marquetta
5 months ago
I remember we discussed the importance of minimizing operational overhead, so I think option C with the Recycle Bin might be a good choice, but I'm not entirely sure how it works with AMIs.
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Shawn
5 months ago
The Recycle Bin option sounds interesting, but I'm not sure if it provides the same level of protection as the other solutions. I'll need to research that further.
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Samira
5 months ago
Copying AMIs to another account periodically could work, but it might be more complex to manage. I'm leaning towards the EBS snapshot solution.
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Myra
5 months ago
Creating EBS snapshots and storing them in a separate account seems like a good way to quickly recover deleted AMIs. I'll go with option A.
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Krystal
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to review the details of each solution to determine which one has the least operational overhead.
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Walker
5 months ago
This seems like a straightforward question about backup and recovery of critical AMIs. I'll need to carefully consider the operational overhead of each option.
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Tawna
5 months ago
This is a good test of our understanding of ACOS configuration management. I'll carefully consider each option to determine the most accurate description of the command's effect.
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Tasia
5 months ago
I think the answer might be "C" for dual stack, but I'm not entirely sure. It sounds familiar from the lectures.
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Leota
5 months ago
Option B sounds promising too. Gaining support from upper management could really help sway the stakeholders.
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Anika
5 months ago
Okay, I've got this. The correct answer is C - offsetting the benefit of current assets and current liabilities against the probability of technical insolvency. That's the core of working capital management, balancing liquidity and risk.
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Wilbert
2 years ago
Exactly! And we can set the S3 bucket to have a longer retention period, just in case. Plus, it's probably the least operationally intensive option.
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Joni
2 years ago
Ah, good catch, Tonja. In that case, the S3 option with Cross-Region Replication might be the way to go. It provides a more long-term solution and ensures the AMIs are replicated to another region.
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Tonja
2 years ago
Haha, good one, Cathrine! Yeah, versioning is a must. Otherwise, we might as well just write our AMIs on Post-It notes and hope for the best.
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Cathrine
2 years ago
I agree, the S3 option with Cross-Region Replication sounds like the winner here. It's the most comprehensive and future-proof solution. *chuckles* Just don't forget to enable versioning, or you might end up with a bunch of 'AMI Bites the Dust' versions.
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Jose
2 years ago
D) Upload the AMIs to an Amazon S3 bucket that has Cross-Region Replication.
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Rebbecca
2 years ago
B) Copy all AMIs to another AWS account periodically.
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Antonio
2 years ago
A) Create Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) snapshots of the AMIs. Store the snapshots in a separate AWS account.
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