AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate · Free Practice Question Medium
Question 51
A solutions architect needs to optimize storage costs. The solutions architect must identify any Amazon S3 buckets that are no longer being accessed or are rarely accessed. Which solution will accomplish this goal with the LEAST operational overhead?
- A Turn on AWS CloudTrail for S3 object monitoring. Analyze bucket access patterns by using CloudTrail logs that are integrated with Amazon CloudWatch Logs.
- B Analyze bucket access patterns by using the S3 dashboard in the AWS Management Console.
- C Analyze bucket access patterns by using the S3 Storage Lens dashboard for advanced activity metrics.
- D Turn on the Amazon CloudWatch BucketSizeBytes metric for buckets. Analyze bucket access patterns by using the metrics data with Amazon Athena.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To optimize storage costs with the least operational overhead, the solutions architect should analyze bucket access patterns by using the S3 Storage Lens dashboard for advanced activity metrics. This solution provides comprehensive insights into S3 usage and activity, making it easier to identify underutilized buckets without extensive manual analysis or additional setup.Discussion
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