Microsoft 365 FundamentalsDescribe cloud conceptsMedium
A global enterprise needs to deploy a new application that will be accessed by users across different continents. The application must comply with local data residency regulations in each region. Which cloud benefit is crucial for meeting these requirements?
- AGlobal reach
- BFault tolerance
- CHigh availability
- DElasticity
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. Global reach
Global reach allows cloud providers to offer data centers and services in numerous geographical locations worldwide, enabling organizations to deploy applications closer to users and meet regional compliance requirements like data residency.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Fault tolerance prevents service disruption from component failures, but isn't about geographical spread or compliance.
- C. High availability ensures uptime but doesn't directly address geographical deployment or data residency.
- D. Elasticity allows resources to scale, which is related to performance, not global deployment or data residency.
Global Reach
The ability of cloud providers to deploy and operate services across a vast network of geographically dispersed data centers and regions.
- Enables deployment near users for lower latency
- Supports data residency and compliance requirements
- Facilitates disaster recovery across regions
Memory trick: Reach the Globe, meet all rules.