200-301 Question 64
Single answerA company is deciding between deploying its new application on-premises or in the cloud. They require high scalability during peak traffic hours, minimal upfront costs, and the ability to access the application globally. Which deployment option would best suit their needs?
- A
On-premises deployment
- B
Cloud deployment
- C
Hybrid deployment
- D
Private cloud deployment
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The company’s requirements for high scalability, minimal upfront costs, and global accessibility align closely with the benefits offered by cloud deployment. Cloud platforms provide elastic resources to handle peak traffic, cost-effective pricing models, and global reach through distributed data centers. On-premises, hybrid, and private cloud deployments may not fully address all the stated needs.
- A. Incorrect.
On-premises deployment typically involves high upfront costs for hardware and infrastructure, limited scalability, and restricted global accessibility. This does not align with the company's requirements.
- B. Correct.
Cloud deployment offers high scalability, pay-as-you-go pricing models (minimal upfront costs), and global accessibility, making it an ideal choice for the company's needs.
- C. Incorrect.
Hybrid deployment combines on-premises and cloud solutions but may add complexity and is not the best fit if scalability and global accessibility are the primary requirements.
- D. Incorrect.
Private cloud deployment might offer some scalability and security but often requires significant infrastructure investment and does not inherently provide global accessibility like public cloud solutions.