Which AWS solution meets these requirements?
Create an AWS Storage Gateway volume gateway. Create a file share that uses the required client protocol. Connect the application server to the file share.
Create an AWS Storage Gateway tape gateway. Configure tapes to use Amazon S3. Connect the application server to the tape gateway.
Create an Amazon EC2 Windows instance. Install and configure a Windows file share role on the instance. Connect the application server to the file share.
Create an Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system. Attach the file system to the origin server. Connect the application server to the file system.
Explanations:
An AWS Storage Gateway volume gateway is primarily designed for block storage and does not support SMB file sharing directly. While it can create a file share, it is not fully managed and does not natively support SMB access like the required solution.
An AWS Storage Gateway tape gateway is used for archiving data to Amazon S3 via virtual tape libraries. It does not provide file share capabilities or support SMB clients, making it unsuitable for the stated requirements.
Creating an Amazon EC2 Windows instance and configuring a file share requires management and maintenance of the instance, which contradicts the requirement for a fully managed solution. This option also does not utilize a native AWS managed service for file sharing.
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server provides a fully managed Windows file system that supports SMB protocol, making it suitable for the media application requirements. It allows SMB clients to access data seamlessly without requiring management of underlying infrastructure.
I have a feeling that the answer is:
Create an Amazon FSx for Windows File Server file system. Attach the file system to the origin server. Connect the application server to the file system.