Which EBS feature should be enabled to significantly speed up the 'first-read' performance of an EBS volume restored from a large snapshot?

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Correct Answer: EBS Fast Snapshot Restore (FSR)

FSR eliminates the need for 'initialization' or 'warming' of a restored volume, making the data instantly accessible at full performance....

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Which EBS feature should be enabled to significantly speed up the 'first-read' performance of an EBS volume restored from a large snapshot?

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Correct Answer

EBS Fast Snapshot Restore (FSR)

Why This Answer Is Correct

FSR eliminates the need for 'initialization' or 'warming' of a restored volume, making the data instantly accessible at full performance.

📚 What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon EBS — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03). Understanding Amazon EBS 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.