An organization is replacing a tape backup system with a storage gateway. there is currently no connectivity to AWS. Initial testing is needed. What connection option should the organization use to…

The correct answer is A. Use an internet connection. If minimal cost is the most important point, aws ingress internet traffic is free. Direct connect traffic is cheaper for outgoing traffic, but you'll pay a fix fee for the connection. An no VPN is needed as the backup software take care of the encryption, etc.

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An organization is replacing a tape backup system with a storage gateway. there is currently no connectivity to AWS. Initial testing is needed. What connection option should the organization use to get up and running at minimal cost?

Options

AUse an internet connection.
BSet up an AWS VPN connection.
CProvision an AWS Direct Connection private virtual interface.
DProvision a Direct Connect public virtual interface.

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A
73% (16)
B
5% (1)
C
18% (4)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

If minimal cost is the most important point, aws ingress internet traffic is free. Direct connect traffic is cheaper for outgoing traffic, but you'll pay a fix fee for the connection. An no VPN is needed as the backup software take care of the encryption, etc.

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#AWS Storage Gateway#Hybrid Connectivity#AWS Network Connectivity#Cost Optimization

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