CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)Cloud ConceptsMedium
A large enterprise is considering migrating some of its non-critical development and testing environments to the cloud. They want to leverage the benefits of cloud computing while keeping their core production systems on-premises due to strict compliance and data sovereignty concerns. Which cloud deployment model best describes this strategy?
- APublic Cloud
- BCommunity Cloud
- CHybrid Cloud
- DPrivate Cloud
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Correct answer: C. Hybrid Cloud
This scenario describes a hybrid cloud, which combines elements of both on-premises (private) infrastructure for critical systems and public cloud for less sensitive workloads like development and testing. This allows the enterprise to benefit from cloud flexibility while maintaining control over sensitive data.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Public cloud would move all systems, including critical ones, which contradicts the stated compliance and data sovereignty concerns.
- B. Community cloud shares infrastructure among multiple organizations, which is not what is described here.
- D. Private cloud implies all systems are on a dedicated, isolated infrastructure, which doesn't leverage public cloud benefits for non-critical workloads.
Hybrid Cloud
A cloud deployment model that combines two or more distinct cloud infrastructures (private, community, or public) that remain unique entities but are bound together by standardized technology.
- Combines on-premises and public cloud resources.
- Allows for workload portability between environments.
- Balances control, security, and scalability.
Memory trick: Hybrid Cloud: Best of both worlds, on-prem and public.