CompTIA Cloud Essentials+ (CLO-002)Business Principles of Cloud EnvironmentsMedium
A company is performing a cloud gap analysis prior to migrating its on-premises applications. They discover that their existing disaster recovery (DR) strategy, which relies on tape backups and manual restoration procedures, is incompatible with the cloud provider's automated recovery services. This discrepancy highlights a gap in which area?
- ASecurity Gap
- BCompliance Gap
- CTechnology Gap
- DProcess Gap
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Correct answer: D. Process Gap
A process gap exists when an organization's current operational procedures (like manual DR) do not align with the capabilities or requirements of the new cloud environment (automated recovery services). This necessitates changes in workflows and operational practices.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A security gap relates to deficiencies in protection mechanisms, not primarily operational incompatibility.
- B. A compliance gap relates to failing to meet regulatory or industry standards, which isn't the primary issue described here.
- C. While there's a technological difference, the core issue is how the *process* of DR is performed, not just the tools themselves.
Process Gap
A discrepancy between an organization's current operational workflows and procedures and the new processes required by a cloud environment or solution.
- Mismatch in operational procedures
- Requires workflow re-engineering
- Often involves training and adoption
Memory trick: When looking for cloud gaps, check your Tech, Security, Compliance, and how you Process everything.