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 attached 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:
AWS Snowball Edge allows for transferring large amounts of data securely and cost-effectively. Given the 600 TB requirement and the 3-week timeframe, Snowball is ideal since it bypasses internet speed limitations and encrypts data in transit.
Setting up a 10 Gbps Direct Connect is costly and unnecessary for a one-time transfer. The required data transfer speed cannot be achieved through the existing internet connection, and it also does not ensure data transfer within the 3-week limit without additional infrastructure.
A VPN connection would significantly limit the transfer speed due to the 100 Mbps internet connection. Transferring 600 TB over this connection would exceed the 3-week deadline, making this option impractical.
While an AWS Storage Gateway could facilitate data transfer, it would still rely on the 100 Mbps connection, which would not allow for the transfer of 600 TB within the specified timeframe. It is also less cost-effective compared to using Snowball.