AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) — Question 655

A company wants to migrate its on-premises SQL Server database to the AWS Cloud. The company wants AWS to handle the day-to-day administration of the database.

Which AWS service will meet the company's requirements?

Answer options

• A. Amazon EC2 for Microsoft SQL Server
• B. Amazon DynamoDB
• C. Amazon RDS
• D. Amazon Aurora

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Amazon RDS supports Microsoft SQL Server and automates routine administrative tasks like backups, software patching, and hardware provisioning. Amazon EC2 requires the customer to manage database administration, while Amazon DynamoDB is a NoSQL database and Amazon Aurora does not support SQL Server.