CV0-004 Offline data transfer Practice Question
A company needs to migrate 50 TB of data from an on-premises file server to a cloud storage service. The network bandwidth is limited and the migration must be completed within one week. Which cloud service is specifically designed for offline data transfer of large datasets?
⚠ Common exam trap
Many candidates confuse online data transfer services with offline transfer solutions, overlooking that the physical device service is the only option designed for moving large data when bandwidth is insufficient.
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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Offline data transfer via physical device
Offline data transfer via physical device is specifically designed for offline data transfer of large datasets, such as 50 TB, when network bandwidth is limited. It provides physical storage devices that are shipped to the customer, loaded with data, and returned to the cloud provider for ingestion into the cloud storage service, bypassing network constraints entirely. This makes it the ideal choice for completing a 50 TB migration within one week over a limited bandwidth connection.
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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Online data transfer service
Why it's wrong here
Online data transfer service is designed for continuous online replication, not offline transfer of large data over limited bandwidth.
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Offline data transfer via physical device
Why this is correct
Correct: This service uses physical devices for offline transfer, ideal for large datasets with bandwidth constraints.
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Batch processing service
Why it's wrong here
Batch processing service is for processing data already in the cloud, not for initial data transfer.
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Data transfer acceleration
Why it's wrong here
Data transfer acceleration optimizes online transfers but still requires sufficient bandwidth to move large data quickly.
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