An architect needs automated, incremental, point-in-time backups of EBS volumes that are stored durably and can be restored in any AZ within the region. What should they use?
A) EBS snapshots, automated via Amazon Data Lifecycle Manager.
B) Copying files to another EBS volume in the same AZ nightly.
C) Instance store backups.
D) Storing backups on the instance’s root volume.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: EBS snapshots are incremental, stored durably in S3 (regionally), and can create new volumes in any AZ; Data Lifecycle Manager automates creation and retention. (B) stays in one AZ and isn’t incremental. (C) instance store is ephemeral. (D) keeps backups on the very volume you’re protecting.