Microsoft Azure Architect Design (legacy) — Question 36
You have an Azure subscription.
Your on-premises network contains a file server named Server1. Server1 stores 5 TB of company files that are accessed rarely.
You plan to copy the files to Azure Storage.
You need to implement a storage solution for the files that meets the following requirements:
✑ The files must be available within 24 hours of being requested.
✑ Storage costs must be minimized.
Which two possible storage solutions achieve this goal? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Answer options
- A. Create a general-purpose v2 storage account that is set to the Cool access tier. Create a file share in the storage account and copy the files to the file share.
- B. Create a general-purpose v2 storage account that is set to the Hot access tier. Create a blob container, copy the files to the blob container, and set each file to the Archive access tier.
- C. Create a general-purpose v1 storage account. Create a file share in the storage account and copy the files to the file share.
- D. Create an Azure Blob storage account that is set to the Cool access tier. Create a blob container, copy the files to the blob container, and set each file to the Archive access tier.
- E. Create a general-purpose v1 storage account. Create a blob container and copy the files to the blob container.
Correct answer: A, E
Explanation
Option A is correct as it uses the Cool access tier, which is suitable for infrequently accessed data with lower storage costs, and allows for access within 24 hours. Option E is also correct as it provides a storage solution in a general-purpose v1 account, which is cost-effective for the same use case. Options B and D, while they may meet access requirements, do not minimize costs effectively due to the Hot and Archive access tiers not aligning with the requirement for infrequent access. Option C does not utilize the most cost-effective access tier for infrequently accessed data.