Choosing storage and databases for performance

SAA-C03 · Design High-Performing Architectures · Updated

Match workloads to EBS, EFS, S3, FSx, DynamoDB, Aurora and RDS options, including Provisioned IOPS, RDS Proxy and read replicas.

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In this lesson
  • Block, file and object
  • EBS volume types
  • Databases by need
  • Moving data fast
  • Exam traps
  • Practice questions

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  1. IAM roles, policies and SCPsDesign Secure Architectures Free
  2. Encryption with KMS and securing S3Design Secure Architectures Free
  3. Multi-AZ designs and disaster recoveryDesign Resilient Architectures Full access
  4. Decoupling with SQS, SNS and EventBridgeDesign Resilient Architectures Full access
  5. Choosing storage and databases for performanceDesign High-Performing Architectures Full access
  6. Scaling, caching and global deliveryDesign High-Performing Architectures Full access
  7. S3 storage classes and lifecycle rulesDesign Cost-Optimized Architectures Full access
  8. EC2 purchasing options and cost toolsDesign Cost-Optimized Architectures Full access