- A
Use the Amazon RDS for Oracle 'Audit' feature and specify an S3 bucket as the audit trail destination.
Why wrong: This is for Oracle, not SQL Server.
- B
Modify the RDS instance to use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket as the audit destination.
RDS for SQL Server supports this option group for exporting audit logs to S3.
- C
Enable the 'General Log' option in the RDS parameter group and configure the log destination as S3.
Why wrong: RDS for SQL Server does not have a 'General Log' option for S3.
- D
Configure the RDS instance to publish logs to CloudWatch Logs, and then export CloudWatch Logs to S3 using a subscription filter.
Why wrong: While possible, this is not the direct method; RDS for SQL Server can export audit logs directly to S3.
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to modify the RDS instance to use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket as the audit destination. This works because RDS for SQL Server integrates the SQL Server Audit feature directly with Amazon S3, allowing you to define a server-level audit that writes log files to a specified S3 bucket rather than the local instance storage. On the AWS Certified Database Specialty DBS-C01 exam, this question tests your understanding of RDS option groups and the specific capabilities for each database engine—a common trap is confusing this with the generic log export options (Option A) or mixing up the SQL Server audit method with Oracle’s or MySQL’s approaches. Remember, for SQL Server, you must explicitly add the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option to the option group and configure the S3 bucket as the audit destination; general log file exports won’t capture the structured audit output. Memory tip: Think "SQL Server Audit = S3 Bucket" to avoid the trap of selecting the generic "Export to S3" option.
DBS-C01 Database Security Practice Question
This DBS-C01 practice question tests your understanding of database security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company is using Amazon RDS for SQL Server with Multi-AZ deployment. The security team wants to ensure that database audit logs are stored in a secure S3 bucket for long-term retention. The audit logs are currently stored on the RDS instance. Which approach should be used to export the audit logs to S3?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Modify the RDS instance to use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket as the audit destination.
Option D is correct because RDS for SQL Server supports exporting audit logs to S3 via the 'rds_sqlserver_audit' option group or by using the 'mysql' option? Actually, for SQL Server, you can use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket. Option A is for general log files. Option B is for Oracle. Option C is for MySQL.
Key principle: NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Use the Amazon RDS for Oracle 'Audit' feature and specify an S3 bucket as the audit trail destination.
Why it's wrong here
This is for Oracle, not SQL Server.
- ✓
Modify the RDS instance to use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket as the audit destination.
Why this is correct
RDS for SQL Server supports this option group for exporting audit logs to S3.
Related concept
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- ✗
Enable the 'General Log' option in the RDS parameter group and configure the log destination as S3.
Why it's wrong here
RDS for SQL Server does not have a 'General Log' option for S3.
- ✗
Configure the RDS instance to publish logs to CloudWatch Logs, and then export CloudWatch Logs to S3 using a subscription filter.
Why it's wrong here
While possible, this is not the direct method; RDS for SQL Server can export audit logs directly to S3.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
Key takeaway
NAT direction and interface roles matter as much as the IP address mapping. Inside/outside designation controls which traffic is translated.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A media company stores terabytes of video archives that are accessed once a year for audit purposes. Moving these objects to a cold storage tier (Azure Archive, S3 Glacier, or Google Nearline) costs a fraction of hot storage. Questions like this test whether you understand storage tiers, access frequency tradeoffs, and retrieval latency requirements.
What to study next
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What does this DBS-C01 question test?
Database Security — This question tests Database Security — Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Modify the RDS instance to use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket as the audit destination. — Option D is correct because RDS for SQL Server supports exporting audit logs to S3 via the 'rds_sqlserver_audit' option group or by using the 'mysql' option? Actually, for SQL Server, you can use the 'SQLSERVER_AUDIT' option and specify an S3 bucket. Option A is for general log files. Option B is for Oracle. Option C is for MySQL.
What should I do if I get this DBS-C01 question wrong?
Review the four NAT address types (inside local, inside global, outside local, outside global), PAT port overload, and static vs dynamic NAT use cases. Then practise related DBS-C01 NAT questions on configuration and troubleshooting.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
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