Hybrid cloud storage service bridging on-premises and AWS
Note: AWS Storage Gateway is listed in the CLF-C02 Exam Guide as an in-scope service. However, the AWS Academy module PDFs (modules 1-10) in this workspace provide only minimal coverage of this service.
What the Modules Say
"AWS Storage Gateway, a hybrid cloud storage service that provides on-premises access to AWS Cloud storage. In this example, the storage gateway is connected across the internet to Amazon S3, and the connection encrypts the data in transit."
— Module 4: AWS Cloud Security
From this single mention, the key facts for the exam are:
Storage Gateway is a hybrid cloud storage service.
It provides on-premises access to AWS Cloud storage.
It connects to Amazon S3 and supports encryption in transit.
Memory anchor: Storage Gateway bridges an on-premises data center to AWS cloud storage. Think of it as a path from your local servers to Amazon S3.
For additional depth, consult the exam guide directly. The CLF-C02 exam tests this service at a foundational level only.
Primary Source: AWS Academy Module 4: Cloud Security (module-4.pdf), line 2304-2306. Also referenced in the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide.
Ask your teacher: If you encounter Storage Gateway on practice exams and need a deeper explanation, ask for a breakdown. The module PDFs in this workspace do not expand on gateway types (File Gateway, Volume Gateway, Tape Gateway).