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A cloud architect is designing a system for a global financial institution that must comply with strict data residency regulations. The institution requires that all customer data from European Union (EU) citizens must remain physically stored and processed within the EU. Which cloud deployment model is BEST suited to meet this specific data residency requirement while still leveraging cloud benefits?
- APrivate Cloud
- BHybrid Cloud
- CPublic Cloud
- DCommunity Cloud
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Correct answer: D. Community Cloud
A Community Cloud is specifically designed to meet the requirements of a specific community with shared concerns, such as regulatory compliance, which aligns perfectly with the need for data residency for EU citizens within a financial institution.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A private cloud provides full control but doesn't inherently leverage shared cloud benefits from a community perspective.
- B. While a hybrid cloud could involve a private component, a community cloud directly addresses the shared compliance aspect more efficiently.
- C. Public clouds typically offer less control over data locality, making compliance with strict residency laws difficult.
Community Cloud
A cloud infrastructure shared by several organizations with shared concerns (e.g., mission, security requirements, policy, and compliance considerations).
- Shared by specific, related organizations.
- Addresses common regulatory or security needs.
- Can be managed internally or by a third party.
Memory trick: PUblic, PRIvate, HYbrid, COmmunity: Pick the right cloud for your crowd.