DEA-C01 Domain 2: Data Store Management

What is the MOST appropriate AWS solution to archive cold data cheaply?

Multiple choice — select one answer

Answer choices

  1. a. Amazon Redshift
  2. b. Standard for all cold data
  3. c. Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes
  4. d. AWS DMS with S3 target or zero-ETL integrations

Architectural breakdown & explanation

Glacier tiers reduce long-term storage cost.

Correct answer(s): c. Amazon S3 Glacier storage classes

Exam domain: Domain 2: Data Store Management (26% weight on the official guide).

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