100-150 Question 40
Single answerA company is deciding whether to host its file sharing application on-premises or move it to the cloud. They require high scalability, minimal upfront cost, and the ability for employees to access the application from multiple geographic locations. Based on these requirements, which option is the most suitable for the company?
- A
Deploy the application on-premises to maintain full control over the infrastructure
- B
Host the application in the cloud to leverage scalability and accessibility
- C
Use a hybrid approach by hosting some parts of the application on-premises and others in the cloud
- D
Outsource the application hosting to a third-party managed service provider
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The company’s requirements of high scalability, minimal upfront costs, and accessibility from multiple geographic locations align well with the benefits provided by cloud-hosted applications. The cloud provides the flexibility to scale resources dynamically, avoids the need for significant hardware investments, and ensures global accessibility through internet-based services. On-premises, hybrid, or outsourced solutions may not meet all these needs as effectively as a cloud deployment.
- A. Incorrect.
Deploying the application on-premises would provide full control over the infrastructure, but it requires significant upfront costs and is less scalable compared to cloud solutions. Additionally, on-premises hosting may not effectively support access from multiple geographic locations.
- B. Correct.
Hosting the application in the cloud is the best option for this scenario as it offers high scalability, minimal upfront costs, and easy access from multiple locations, aligning well with the company’s requirements.
- C. Incorrect.
A hybrid approach could provide some advantages, but it introduces additional complexity in managing on-premises and cloud infrastructures. It may not fully address the company’s need for scalability and minimal upfront costs.
- D. Incorrect.
Outsourcing to a third-party managed service provider could offload some responsibilities, but it does not directly address the company's specific requirements for scalability, minimal upfront costs, and geographic accessibility.