AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C02) — Question 190

A company has a 143 TB MySQL database that it wants to migrate to AWS. The plan is to use Amazon Aurora MySQL as the platform going forward. The company has a 100 Mbps AWS Direct Connect connection to Amazon VPC.
Which solution meets the company's needs and takes the LEAST amount of time?

Answer options

• A. Use a gateway endpoint for Amazon S3. Migrate the data to Amazon S3. Import the data into Aurora.
• B. Upgrade the Direct Connect link to 500 Mbps. Copy the data to Amazon S3. Import the data into Aurora.
• C. Order an AWS Snowmobile and copy the database backup to it. Have AWS import the data into Amazon S3. Import the backup into Aurora.
• D. Order four 50-TB AWS Snowball devices and copy the database backup onto them. Have AWS import the data into Amazon S3. Import the data into Aurora.

Correct answer: D

Explanation

Answer D is correct because using four 50-TB AWS Snowball devices allows for a quicker and more efficient transfer of the large database size. Options A and B rely on the existing Direct Connect link, which is slower and less practical for such a large volume of data. Option C, while feasible, involves more logistical steps and potential delays compared to using multiple Snowball devices.