Correct Answer: Cross-Region Read Replicas (with promotion mechanism)
Multi-AZ protects against zonal failure in ONE region. For inter-region DR with a low RPO/RTO, Cross-Region Read Replicas provide near-real-time replication....
Correct Answer
Cross-Region Read Replicas (with promotion mechanism)
Why This Answer Is Correct
Multi-AZ protects against zonal failure in ONE region. For inter-region DR with a low RPO/RTO, Cross-Region Read Replicas provide near-real-time replication.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon RDS — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02). Understanding Amazon RDS 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.
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