GIAC GCFR Exam - Topic 13 Question 41 Discussion

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Question #: 41
Topic #: 13

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Which EBS volume type would be appropriate to support a business critical SQL server hosted In AWS?

AST1

BGP3

CGP2

DI01

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by Antonio at Apr 08, 2025, 06:44 AM

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Vallie

2 months ago

Wait, isn't I01 for throughput rather than IOPS?

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Ashley

2 months ago

I wouldn't use ST1 for a business-critical app.

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Salley

2 months ago

GP2 is a solid choice for SQL servers.

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Cassie

3 months ago

I think GP3 is better for performance and cost!

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Lemuel

3 months ago

Totally agree, GP3 seems like the way to go!

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Ellen

3 months ago

I feel like I read somewhere that I01 is optimized for IOPS, but I’m not sure if that’s necessary for a SQL server. I guess it depends on the workload.

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Sherron

3 months ago

I’m a bit confused about ST1; I know it’s for throughput, but I don’t think it’s suitable for a SQL server. I might lean towards GP2 or GP3.

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Brynn

4 months ago

I remember practicing a question about EBS types, and I think GP3 is the newer version that provides better performance at a lower cost. Maybe that's the right answer?

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Terry

4 months ago

I think GP2 might be a good choice since it offers a balance of price and performance, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the best for a critical SQL server.

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Alisha

4 months ago

I'm a bit confused on the differences between GP2 and GP3. I'll need to double-check the specs to make sure I pick the right one.

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Luann

4 months ago

I'm leaning towards GP3 as well. It's designed for database workloads and should give the SQL server the throughput and IOPS it needs.

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Paulina

4 months ago

ST1 seems like it might be too slow for a critical SQL server. I'd go with GP3 or GP2 to get the right balance of performance and cost.

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Ilona

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm not sure. I'll need to review the differences between the EBS volume types to decide which one is most appropriate.

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Eric

5 months ago

I think GP3 would be the best option to support a business critical SQL server. It provides good performance and durability.

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Carlene

9 months ago

Wait, there's a volume type called I01? What is this, some kind of sci-fi reference?

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Myrtie

8 months ago

ST1 and GP3 are more suited for less critical workloads.

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Roy

8 months ago

I agree, GP2 or I01 would provide the necessary performance and reliability.

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Arletta

8 months ago

I think for a business critical SQL server, GP2 or I01 would be more appropriate.

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Rosalind

9 months ago

Yes, I01 is a type of EBS volume for high-performance applications.

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Jaime

9 months ago

GP3, no doubt about it. The latest and greatest EBS volume type, can't go wrong with that.

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Ozell

10 months ago

ST1 is the way to go - it's cost-effective and should handle the SQL server just fine.

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Nida

8 months ago

GP2 might be a good option too, but I think ST1 is the way to go for this scenario.

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Brice

8 months ago

I agree, ST1 is cost-effective and should handle the workload without any issues.

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Louis

8 months ago

ST1 is definitely the best choice for a business critical SQL server.

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Sophia

10 months ago

I'd go with I01. More expensive, but the performance is worth it for a critical workload.

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Erick

9 months ago

I've heard ST1 is more cost-effective, but for a critical workload, I01 is the way to go.

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Simona

9 months ago

I think GP2 could also work well, but I01 would definitely be the safest choice.

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Desmond

9 months ago

I agree, I01 would provide the best performance for a critical SQL server.

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Christoper

10 months ago

That's a good point, IO1 does offer better performance but it might be more expensive.

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Whitney

10 months ago

I disagree, I believe IO1 would be more suitable because of its high performance and reliability.

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Yan

10 months ago

Definitely GP2. I've used it for my SQL server and it's been rock solid!

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Huey

9 months ago

I've heard good things about GP2 for SQL servers, thanks for the recommendation!

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Brice

10 months ago

I agree, GP2 is definitely the way to go for a business critical SQL server.

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Christoper

11 months ago

I think GP2 would be the best option for a business critical SQL server.

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