Microsoft 365 FundamentalsDescribe cloud conceptsHard
A large enterprise is migrating its legacy applications to the cloud. They have highly sensitive data and strict regulatory requirements that mandate complete isolation and dedicated physical resources. Which cloud deployment model would be most appropriate for this scenario?
- AHybrid cloud
- BPrivate cloud
- CPublic cloud
- DCommunity cloud
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Correct answer: B. Private cloud
A private cloud deployment model uses dedicated physical resources, either on-premises or hosted by a third party, exclusively for a single organization. This provides the highest level of isolation, security, and control, which is essential for highly sensitive data and strict regulatory compliance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Hybrid cloud combines public and private, but the core requirement is for dedicated physical resources for sensitive data, which points to the private component.
- C. Public cloud shares resources among multiple tenants, not suitable for dedicated physical isolation.
- D. Community cloud shares resources among specific organizations with common concerns, still not dedicated to a single entity with strict isolation needs.
Private Cloud
A cloud computing environment dedicated exclusively to a single organization, providing the highest level of control, security, and isolation.
- Can be physically located on-premises or hosted by a third party.
- Offers dedicated resources, not shared with other organizations.
- Ideal for highly sensitive data and strict regulatory compliance.
Memory trick: Public, Private, Hybrid, Community: Who owns the keys?