Which solution will meet these requirements MOST cost-effectively?
Order several AWS Snowball Edge Storage Optimized devices by using the AWS Management Console. Configure the devices with a destination S3 bucket. Copy the data to the devices. Ship the devices back to AWS.
Set up a 10 Gbps AWS Direct Connect connection between the company location and the nearest AWS Region. Transfer the data over a VPN connection into the Region to store the data in Amazon S3.
Create a VPN connection between the on-premises network storage and the nearest AWS Region. Transfer the data over the VPN connection.
Deploy an AWS Storage Gateway file gateway on premises. Configure the file gateway with a destination S3 bucket. Copy the data to the file gateway.
Explanations:
Using AWS Snowball Edge devices allows for large-scale data transfer without needing high-speed internet. It is cost-effective for transferring large amounts of data (600 TB) securely and quickly. The devices can be encrypted during transfer, ensuring compliance with security requirements. Shipping time and data loading to S3 can be managed within the 3-week timeframe.
Setting up a 10 Gbps Direct Connect connection would require substantial setup time and costs, as it is a dedicated line and may not be feasible for a one-time transfer. Additionally, the existing internet speed (100 Mbps) limits practical data transfer speeds significantly, making it unlikely to complete the transfer within 3 weeks.
Creating a VPN connection for the transfer would not be efficient given the limited upload speed (100 Mbps). Transferring 600 TB over such a connection would take an impractically long time, well beyond the 3-week requirement. Moreover, data transfer over a VPN does not inherently provide encryption in transit.
An AWS Storage Gateway file gateway is useful for hybrid storage but is less suitable for transferring such large volumes of data quickly. It would also rely on the limited bandwidth of the existing internet connection, making it unlikely to complete the transfer in 3 weeks. Additionally, it may incur higher costs for data transfer than using Snowball.
I estimate that the answer is:
Order several AWS Snowball Edge Storage Optimized devices by using the AWS Management Console. Configure the devices with a destination S3 bucket. Copy the data to the devices. Ship the devices back to AWS.