You want to store daily backups in S3 and ensure they are not lost accidentally. Which combination of S3 features should you use?
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AWS - S3 Fundamentals
You want to store daily backups in S3 and ensure they are not lost accidentally. Which combination of S3 features should you use?
ACreate a bucket with versioning enabled and lifecycle rules to archive old backups
BCreate a bucket without versioning and delete backups after 7 days
CUse S3 without buckets and store backups locally
DCreate multiple buckets without any backup policies
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify features for backup safety
Versioning keeps multiple versions to prevent accidental loss. Lifecycle rules manage storage cost by archiving.
Step 2: Evaluate options
Create a bucket with versioning enabled and lifecycle rules to archive old backups uses versioning and lifecycle rules, best for backup safety and cost. Others lack protection or proper management.
Final Answer:
Create a bucket with versioning enabled and lifecycle rules to archive old backups -> Option A
Quick Check:
Versioning + lifecycle = safe backups [OK]
Quick Trick:Enable versioning to protect backups [OK]
Common Mistakes:
Not enabling versioning risks data loss
Deleting backups too soon
Ignoring lifecycle management
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