In which scenario would Salesforce Connect be most beneficial?

Salesforce Connect is particularly advantageous when only small amounts of data are needed at a time because it allows real-time access to external data sources without the need to replicate the data within Salesforce. This capability is essential when working with external databases or services where data needs to be accessed frequently but not stored permanently in Salesforce.

In situations where users need to view or interact with a limited subset of data, Salesforce Connect enables seamless integration while minimizing data storage costs and complexity involved in data management. This on-demand access means that users can work with the most current data available, thus benefiting from its dynamic nature and reducing latency or sync issues that might arise if batches of data were imported or archived.

The other scenarios listed, such as archiving large datasets, manual data entry, or periodic bulk uploads, do not align with the core strengths of Salesforce Connect, which focuses on real-time data access and integration rather than data storage or bulk processing.