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A large corporation has several Windows file servers in various departments within its on-premises data center. To improve its data management and scalability, the corporation has to migrate and integrate its files into an Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system while keeping the current file permissions intact.
Which of the following solutions will fulfill the company’s requirements? (Select TWO.)
A) Set up AWS DataSync agents on the corporation’s on-premises file servers and schedule DataSync tasks for transferring data to the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system.
B) Utilize the AWS CLI to copy the file shares from each on-premises file server to an Amazon S3 bucket. Then, schedule AWS DataSync tasks to move the data from S3 to the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system
C) Extract the drives from the individual file servers and transport them to AWS via the AWS Snowmobile service. Import the file server data into Amazon S3 from Snowmobile. Afterward, configure the AWS DataSync tasks to sync the data from S3 to the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system.
D) Acquire an AWS Snowcone device, then connect with the on-premises network. Use AWS OpsHub to launch the AWS DataSync agent AMI and activate the agent via the AWS Management Console. Schedule DataSync tasks to transfer the data to the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system.
E) Order an AWS Snowball Edge Storage Optimized device, link it to the on-premises network, and transfer data using the AWS CLI. Return the device to AWS for data import into Amazon S3. Configure AWS DataSync tasks to migrate the data from S3 to the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file systemI am a bit confused with the answers, especially D. So you can connect a Snowcone device to the on-premises network. Is the AWS OpsHub attached to this device? What is the relationship between Snowcone and Datasync in this scenario?
Thanks
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Hello theodosiostziomakas,
Good day!
Thank you for posting here. I understand your confusion. Let me elaborate the option D.
The option D involves using AWS Snowcone, a portable edge computing and data transfer device, to facilitate data migration from on-premises Windows file servers to Amazon FSx for Windows File Server. The process begins by connecting the Snowcone device to the on-premises network. AWS OpsHub, a software tool for managing Snow Family devices, provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for configuring and managing these devices. In this scenario, you would use AWS OpsHub to interact with the Snowcone device. OpsHub can be installed on a local machine (like a laptop) and connected to the Snowcone device to manage its operations. It is then used to launch the AWS DataSync agent AMI (Amazon Machine Image) on the Snowcone device. This DataSync agent is a software component that manages data transfer tasks. Once the agent is launched, it is activated via the AWS Management Console, connecting it to the AWS account and preparing it for data transfer. DataSync tasks are then configured to transfer data directly from the on-premises file servers to the Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system. This method ensures that file permissions are preserved during the transfer. The combination of Snowcone’s portability and security with DataSync’s efficient data transfer capabilities makes this a robust solution for the corporation’s data migration needs.
I hope this helps.
Regards,
Neil @ Tutorials Dojo
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Thank you Neil. That was a very clear explanation.
Kind regards,
Theodosios
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You’re welcome, Theodosios! I’m glad the explanation was helpful. If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out anytime.
Kind regards,
Neil
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