- A
AWS Direct Connect
Why wrong: Direct Connect establishes a dedicated network connection but does not accelerate transfer by itself; it's a connectivity option.
- B
AWS DMS
Why wrong: DMS is for database migration, not file storage.
- C
AWS DataSync
DataSync can accelerate transfers over the network and is designed for large datasets.
- D
AWS Snowball
Snowball is an offline device capable of transferring large data quickly.
- E
AWS Storage Gateway
Why wrong: Storage Gateway provides hybrid cloud storage but is not primarily for bulk migration.
Question 619 of 997
CV0-004 Deployment Practice Question
This CV0-004 practice question tests your understanding of deployment. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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 planning to migrate a 200 TB on-premises file server to AWS S3. The network link is 1 Gbps and cannot be saturated due to other traffic. The migration must be completed within two weeks. Which TWO services or features should the cloud engineer consider to accelerate the transfer? (Choose two.)
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
✓
AWS DataSync
AWS DataSync is correct because it is designed to efficiently migrate large datasets to AWS by using parallel multi-threaded transfers and incremental syncs, which can optimize the use of the available 1 Gbps link without saturating it. It can handle the 200 TB file server migration by automating the transfer and reducing the time required compared to manual copying, though the 1 Gbps link alone may still be insufficient for the two-week window, making it a partial solution.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
AWS Direct Connect
Why it's wrong here
Direct Connect establishes a dedicated network connection but does not accelerate transfer by itself; it's a connectivity option.
- ✗
AWS DMS
Why it's wrong here
DMS is for database migration, not file storage.
- ✓
AWS DataSync
Why this is correct
DataSync can accelerate transfers over the network and is designed for large datasets.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✓
AWS Snowball
Why this is correct
Snowball is an offline device capable of transferring large data quickly.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
AWS Storage Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Storage Gateway provides hybrid cloud storage but is not primarily for bulk migration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume AWS DataSync alone can handle any large transfer over a network link, but they overlook the bandwidth calculation—200 TB at 1 Gbps takes over 18 days, so a physical transport like Snowball is necessary to meet the two-week deadline.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
AWS DataSync uses a purpose-built network protocol that can saturate a 1 Gbps link with multiple concurrent streams and automatic retries, but for 200 TB, even at full 1 Gbps (approximately 10.8 TB per day), the transfer would take over 18 days, exceeding the two-week deadline. AWS Snowball, as a physical appliance, bypasses network constraints entirely by shipping data via courier, enabling transfer of up to 80 TB per device (for Snowball Edge) in days, making it essential for meeting the deadline when combined with DataSync for initial seeding or final sync.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the CV0-004 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
Quick reference
AWS S3 Storage Class Comparison
| Storage Class | Min Duration | Retrieval | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3 Standard | None | Immediate | Frequently accessed data |
| S3 Standard-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Infrequent access, rapid retrieval |
| S3 One Zone-IA | 30 days | Immediate | Non-critical infrequent data |
| S3 Intelligent-Tiering | None | Immediate–hours | Unknown or changing access patterns |
| S3 Glacier Instant | 90 days | Milliseconds | Archive with instant retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Flexible | 90 days | Minutes–hours | Archive, flexible retrieval |
| S3 Glacier Deep Archive | 180 days | Hours | Long-term compliance archive |
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Deployment — This question tests Deployment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: AWS DataSync — AWS DataSync is correct because it is designed to efficiently migrate large datasets to AWS by using parallel multi-threaded transfers and incremental syncs, which can optimize the use of the available 1 Gbps link without saturating it. It can handle the 200 TB file server migration by automating the transfer and reducing the time required compared to manual copying, though the 1 Gbps link alone may still be insufficient for the two-week window, making it a partial solution.
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