100-150 Question 36
Single answerAn organization is deciding whether to deploy a new file-sharing application using a cloud-based service or an on-premises solution. They are concerned about scalability, maintenance responsibilities, and data control. Which deployment option is better suited if they prioritize scalability and reducing maintenance but are less concerned about full control over data?
- A
Deploy the application using a cloud-based service.
- B
Deploy the application on-premises.
- C
Use a hybrid model combining cloud and on-premises.
- D
Do not deploy the application to avoid complexity.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The organization prioritizes scalability and reducing maintenance responsibilities, which aligns best with a cloud-based deployment. Cloud solutions offer the flexibility to scale resources as needed and offload maintenance to the service provider. While they may sacrifice some control over data, this is not the organization's main concern in this scenario.
- A. Correct.
Cloud-based services are highly scalable and reduce the need for internal maintenance, making them ideal for organizations prioritizing these factors. However, organizations may have less control over their data in cloud environments.
- B. Incorrect.
On-premises deployments provide full control over data but require significant internal maintenance and may not scale as easily as cloud services. This does not align with the organization's priorities.
- C. Incorrect.
A hybrid model could balance data control and scalability but would still require some maintenance and may add complexity, which is not the primary focus of the organization in this scenario.
- D. Incorrect.
Avoiding deployment entirely is not a practical solution and does not address the organization's goal of implementing a file-sharing application.