Consul 1.15 Multi Datacenter Federation Practice Question
In a multi-datacenter environment, what happens if the 'primary_datacenter' server cluster becomes unavailable?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Secondary datacenters continue to operate, but ACL updates are blocked.
While ACL replication will stall, the secondary datacenters continue to function using their own local raft states.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Secondary datacenters elect a new primary.
Why it's wrong here
Primary datacenter is a configuration, not an election result.
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Secondary datacenters continue to operate, but ACL updates are blocked.
Why this is correct
ACL replication requires the primary, but local operations are unaffected.
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All secondary datacenters immediately shut down.
Why it's wrong here
Consul is designed to be fault-tolerant.
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The entire WAN federation is dismantled.
Why it's wrong here
Gossip continues regardless of the primary's health.
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