CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
An organization is designing a multi-cloud strategy using containers to avoid vendor lock-in. Which of the following approaches BEST ensures portability of containerized applications across different cloud providers?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Standardize on Docker images and Kubernetes orchestration with open-source tooling.
Using open standards like Kubernetes and Docker ensures portability, while using proprietary APIs or nested containers can create lock-in or complexity.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Use cloud provider-specific container services like Amazon ECS with proprietary APIs.
Why it's wrong here
Proprietary APIs reduce portability.
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Use nested containers to abstract the underlying cloud provider.
Why it's wrong here
Nested containers add complexity and performance overhead.
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Standardize on Docker images and Kubernetes orchestration with open-source tooling.
Why this is correct
Open standards ensure containers can run across any Kubernetes-compatible environment.
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Deploy containers directly on virtual machines without an orchestration layer.
Why it's wrong here
Lack of orchestration complicates management and scaling.
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