A solutions architect needs to run queries on data that is currently stored in Amazon S3 in Apache Parquet format, joining it with data in an Amazon Redshift cluster. Which Redshift feature should be used?

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Correct Answer: Amazon Redshift Spectrum

Spectrum allows you to query data directly from S3 without loading it into Redshift tables....

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A solutions architect needs to run queries on data that is currently stored in Amazon S3 in Apache Parquet format, joining it with data in an Amazon Redshift cluster. Which Redshift feature should be used?

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Correct Answer

Amazon Redshift Spectrum

Why This Answer Is Correct

Spectrum allows you to query data directly from S3 without loading it into Redshift tables.

📚 What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon Redshift — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding Amazon Redshift is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.