4.5.1 - What is Amazon EFS?
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What does EFS stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about the 'E' in EFS.
Name one key benefit of using Amazon EFS.
💡 Hint: Consider why multiple users might need to access the same files.
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What is Amazon EFS primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Remember what type of storage solution EFS represents.
True or False: Multiple EC2 instances can access an EFS file system simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Think about whether file sharing is possible between instances.
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You are tasked with setting up an environment for a media project that requires multiple editing teams to access video files simultaneously. Describe the steps you would take to implement Amazon EFS and its configuration.
💡 Hint: Remember the importance of concurrent access for this setup.
Consider an application that was originally built for on-premises shared storage. Discuss how you would migrate this application to AWS using EFS, including any considerations for performance and availability.
💡 Hint: Think about how EFS provides high availability and what that means for your application.
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