DBS-C01 Management and Operations Practice Question
A database administrator needs to track changes to an Amazon RDS DB instance's configuration, such as modifications to the DB instance class or security group. Which AWS service should be used?
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
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AWS Config
AWS Config records configuration changes to RDS instances. Option A is wrong because CloudWatch Logs are for log data, not configuration changes. Option C is wrong because CloudTrail records API calls, not configuration state. Option D is wrong because Systems Manager Patch Manager is for patching.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Amazon CloudWatch Logs
Why it's wrong here
CloudWatch Logs stores application and system logs.
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AWS Config
Why this is correct
AWS Config tracks configuration changes and provides a history.
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AWS CloudTrail
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail logs API calls, but not ongoing configuration state.
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AWS Systems Manager Patch Manager
Why it's wrong here
Patch Manager is for OS patching, not configuration tracking.
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