300-415 Question 81
Select 2Your organization is planning to deploy Cisco SD-WAN infrastructure. The IT team is debating between hosting the SD-WAN controllers on a public cloud platform or using an on-premises private data center. Which of the following factors should influence the decision to host the SD-WAN controllers on a public cloud platform?
- A
The organization requires global scalability and rapid deployment.
- B
The organization needs to maintain full control over physical hardware for regulatory compliance.
- C
The organization wants to minimize upfront capital expenditure (CapEx) costs.
- D
The organization has strict latency requirements between controllers and on-premises devices.
- E
The organization operates in a region with limited or no access to reliable public cloud services.
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Correct answers: A, C
Explanation
Public cloud hosting is ideal for organizations that prioritize scalability, rapid deployment, and cost efficiency over physical control of infrastructure. While private hosting may better address specific compliance, latency, or regional constraints, these factors are less relevant to the benefits of public cloud platforms.
- A. Correct.
Public cloud platforms offer global scalability and rapid deployment, making them ideal for organizations expanding across multiple regions.
- B. Incorrect.
This is more applicable to private hosting, as maintaining full control over physical hardware is typically not feasible with public cloud platforms.
- C. Correct.
Public cloud platforms generally operate on a subscription-based model, which reduces upfront CapEx costs.
- D. Incorrect.
Strict latency requirements may favor private hosting where the controllers can be placed closer to the on-premises devices.
- E. Incorrect.
If public cloud services are unreliable or unavailable in a region, hosting in the cloud may not be a viable option.