A librarian proposes running the primary catalog database only at a CloudFront edge location to 'be closer to patrons.' What clarification is most accurate?
Select an answer to reveal the explanation.
Short Explanation
Edges are great for cached pamphlets, not for being the one true catalog database. An edge location is not a full Region stand-in for primary stateful systems. Keep the authoritative DB in a proper Region (with HA), and let the edge accelerate what should be cached.
Full Explanation
CloudFront edge locations cache and deliver content; they do not provide a full Regional portfolio of services for hosting primary databases. Authoritative stateful workloads belong in AWS Regions with appropriate HA and durability patterns. Confusing edge roles with Regional roles is a common CLF misconception. Wavelength and edge constructs solve latency use cases and do not redefine where primary databases should run.