Correct Answer: Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
FSx for Windows is the native file storage for Windows environments in AWS, providing full support for NTFS and SMB....
Correct Answer
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server
Why This Answer Is Correct
FSx for Windows is the native file storage for Windows environments in AWS, providing full support for NTFS and SMB.
This question evaluates your knowledge of Amazon EBS — a core concept tested in AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02). 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.
Your application requires persistent block storage that survives Amazon EC2 instance termination. Which service should you use?
You need to create a backup of your Amazon EBS volume for disaster recovery. What feature should you use?
You are migrating a legacy application that relies on the NFS protocol to share files between several on-premises servers. You want to move this application to AWS while maintaining the shared filesystem. Which service should you use?
Your application requires a high-performance, low-latency filesystem that is compatible with Windows-based environments and supports Active Directory integration. Which service should you choose?
An organization is migrating a 5 PB file archive from an on-premises NetApp storage system to AWS. They require a managed file service that fully supports the SMB protocol and integrates with their existing Active Directory. Which FSx variant should they use?