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A solutions architect works for a government agency that has strict disaster recovery requirements. All Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) snapshots are required to be saved in at least two addit

The correct answer is C. Setup AWS Backup to create the EBS snapshots. Configure Amazon S3 Cross-Region. To meet strict disaster recovery requirements for EBS snapshots across multiple AWS Regions with the lowest operational overhead, configure AWS Backup to create snapshots and natively manage their cross-Region replication.

Submitted by tom_us· Mar 6, 2026Design Solutions for Organizational Complexity

Question

A solutions architect works for a government agency that has strict disaster recovery requirements. All Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS) snapshots are required to be saved in at least two additional AWS Regions. The agency also is required to maintain the lowest possible operational overhead. Which solution meets these requirements?

Options

  • AConfigure a policy in Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (Amazon DLM) to run once daily to copy
  • BUse Amazon EventBridge to schedule an AWS Lambda function to copy the EBS snapshots to
  • CSetup AWS Backup to create the EBS snapshots. Configure Amazon S3 Cross-Region
  • DSchedule Amazon EC2 Image Builder to run once daily to create an AMI and copy the AMI to the

How the community answered

(53 responses)
  • A
    4% (2)
  • B
    11% (6)
  • C
    77% (41)
  • D
    8% (4)

Why each option

To meet strict disaster recovery requirements for EBS snapshots across multiple AWS Regions with the lowest operational overhead, configure AWS Backup to create snapshots and natively manage their cross-Region replication.

AConfigure a policy in Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (Amazon DLM) to run once daily to copy

Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager (DLM) can manage EBS snapshots and cross-Region copies, but AWS Backup offers a more comprehensive and centralized solution for data protection across multiple AWS services, potentially leading to lower overall operational overhead for an agency with broader DR needs.

BUse Amazon EventBridge to schedule an AWS Lambda function to copy the EBS snapshots to

Using Amazon EventBridge to schedule an AWS Lambda function for snapshot copying involves custom development and ongoing maintenance, which increases operational overhead compared to a fully managed service like AWS Backup.

CSetup AWS Backup to create the EBS snapshots. Configure Amazon S3 Cross-RegionCorrect

AWS Backup provides a centralized, managed service for creating EBS snapshots and includes native capabilities for configuring cross-Region replication within its backup plans. This automates the replication process and reduces operational overhead compared to custom solutions, making it ideal for government agencies with strict compliance needs.

DSchedule Amazon EC2 Image Builder to run once daily to create an AMI and copy the AMI to the

Amazon EC2 Image Builder creates Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), which contain snapshots, but the requirement is specifically for EBS snapshots. This approach is not the most direct or lowest overhead solution for replicating raw EBS snapshots for disaster recovery.

Concept tested: Cross-Region EBS snapshot replication with AWS Backup

Source: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-backup/latest/devguide/cross-region-copy.html

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