CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)Management and Technical OperationsEasy
A cloud administrator is configuring a new virtual machine (VM) in a public cloud environment. To ensure that the VM automatically receives security updates, performance patches, and configuration management without manual intervention, which of the following services should be integrated during provisioning?
- ALoad Balancer
- BContent Delivery Network (CDN)
- CCloud Access Security Broker (CASB)
- DAutomation and Orchestration
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Correct answer: D. Automation and Orchestration
Automation and Orchestration services are designed to manage and automate tasks like patching, updates, and configuration across cloud resources, ensuring consistent and secure operations without manual effort.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Load balancers distribute traffic and do not directly handle software updates or configuration.
- B. CDNs cache content closer to users for faster delivery and are not involved in VM patching or configuration.
- C. CASBs enforce security policies for cloud applications and data, not for automated VM maintenance.
Cloud Automation
The use of software to perform repetitive tasks in cloud environments, enhancing efficiency, consistency, and reducing human error.
- Reduces manual effort for routine operations.
- Ensures consistent configurations across resources.
- Often integrated with orchestration tools for complex workflows.
Memory trick: Robots in the cloud fix everything automatically.