CV0-004 Cloud Architecture and Design Practice Question
Which cloud deployment model involves connecting an on-premises data center to a public cloud provider using a VPN or dedicated connection?
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Hybrid cloud
A hybrid cloud combines on-premises infrastructure with public cloud resources, typically connected via VPN or dedicated circuits like AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute.
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Private cloud
Why it's wrong here
Private cloud is dedicated to one organization, may be on-premises or hosted.
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Multi-cloud
Why it's wrong here
Multi-cloud uses multiple public clouds, not necessarily on-premises.
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Hybrid cloud
Why this is correct
Hybrid cloud connects on-premises and public cloud resources.
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Public cloud
Why it's wrong here
Public cloud is fully hosted by a provider, no on-premises component.
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