AWS Solutions Architect Associate Practice Test

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True or False: You can remotely access the operating system of an RDS instance via RDP or SSH.

True
False
Only for SQL Server RDS instances
Only during maintenance windows

The correct answer is: False

The statement is false because Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service) is a managed database service that abstracts away the underlying operating system. Users do not have direct access to the operating system of RDS instances through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) or Secure Shell (SSH). Amazon RDS is designed this way to maintain the service's managed nature, ensuring that tasks like backups, patching, and scaling are handled by AWS. Instead of direct OS access, RDS provides access to the database engine via standard database protocols and client tools, allowing users to perform database operations without needing to manage the underlying infrastructure. This approach enhances security and reduces management overhead for database administrators. The other options touch upon situations that still do not allow for OS-level access. For example, while SQL Server RDS instances do offer certain features like SQL Server Management Studio for database management, it does not equate to having OS-level access via RDP or SSH. Similarly, maintenance windows are used for applying updates and patches, but they do not enable OS access either.