Microsoft 365 FundamentalsDescribe cloud conceptsHard
A large enterprise is considering migrating its on-premises applications to the cloud. They are particularly interested in a cloud benefit that allows them to provision computing resources, such as virtual machines or storage, without human intervention from the service provider, enabling immediate access to resources as needed. Which cloud characteristic does this describe?
- AOn-demand Self-service
- BBroad Network Access
- CMeasured Service
- DResource Pooling
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: A. On-demand Self-service
On-demand self-service is a fundamental characteristic of cloud computing, allowing consumers to unilaterally provision computing capabilities, such as server time and network storage, as needed automatically without requiring human interaction with each service provider.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Broad Network Access means capabilities are available over the network, not the self-provisioning aspect.
- C. Measured Service refers to monitoring and controlling resource usage, not self-provisioning.
- D. Resource Pooling refers to the provider's resources being shared among multiple consumers, not the self-provisioning mechanism.
On-demand Self-service
A cloud characteristic allowing users to provision computing resources automatically and unilaterally as needed, without human interaction with the service provider.
- Instant access to resources.
- No human intervention from provider.
- Empowers users to control their environment.
Memory trick: Think 'Self-Service' like a vending machine for IT resources.