DBS-C01 · Question #96
A database specialist manages a critical Amazon RDS for MySQL DB instance for a company. The data stored daily could vary from .01% to 10% of the current database size. The database specialist needs t
The correct answer is A. Configure RDS Storage Auto Scaling.. If your workload is unpredictable, you can enable storage autoscaling for an Amazon RDS DB instance. With storage autoscaling enabled, when Amazon RDS detects that you are running out of free database space it automatically scales up your storage. https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws
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A database specialist manages a critical Amazon RDS for MySQL DB instance for a company. The data stored daily could vary from .01% to 10% of the current database size. The database specialist needs to ensure that the DB instance storage grows as needed. What is the MOST operationally efficient and cost-effective solution?
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- AConfigure RDS Storage Auto Scaling.
- BConfigure RDS instance Auto Scaling.
- CModify the DB instance allocated storage to meet the forecasted requirements.
- DMonitor the Amazon CloudWatch FreeStorageSpace metric daily and add storage as required.
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(60 responses)- A88% (53)
- B5% (3)
- C5% (3)
- D2% (1)
Explanation
If your workload is unpredictable, you can enable storage autoscaling for an Amazon RDS DB instance. With storage autoscaling enabled, when Amazon RDS detects that you are running out of free database space it automatically scales up your storage. https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2019/06/rds-storage-auto-scaling/ https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AmazonRDS/latest/UserGuide/USER_PIOPS.StorageTypes.html# USER _PIOPS.Autoscaling
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