AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03) — Question 77

A company runs multiple Windows workloads on AWS. The company's employees use Windows file shares that are hosted on two Amazon EC2 instances. The file shares synchronize data between themselves and maintain duplicate copies. The company wants a highly available and durable storage solution that preserves how users currently access the files.
What should a solutions architect do to meet these requirements?

Answer options

• A. Migrate all the data to Amazon S3. Set up IAM authentication for users to access files.
• B. Set up an Amazon S3 File Gateway. Mount the S3 File Gateway on the existing EC2 instances.
• C. Extend the file share environment to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server with a Multi-AZ configuration. Migrate all the data to FSx for Windows File Server.
• D. Extend the file share environment to Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS) with a Multi-AZ configuration. Migrate all the data to Amazon EFS.

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C because Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is designed for Windows workloads and offers high availability with a Multi-AZ configuration, meeting the company's need for durability and familiar file access. Option A does not maintain the current access method for users, while B does not provide the required durability and availability. Option D offers a good solution, but FSx is more aligned with Windows file sharing needs.