CCSP Cloud Concepts, Architecture, and Design Practice Question
In the shared responsibility model for public cloud IaaS, which of the following is typically the responsibility of the cloud customer?
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Why each option matters
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Managing virtual machine guest OS patches
In IaaS, the customer manages the guest OS, applications, data, and network traffic controls. The provider manages the physical infrastructure, hypervisor, and network.
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Option-by-option breakdown
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Network infrastructure redundancy
Why it's wrong here
Network redundancy is typically the provider's responsibility.
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Managing virtual machine guest OS patches
Why this is correct
Correct. The customer is responsible for patching the guest OS.
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Physical security of data centers
Why it's wrong here
Physical security is the provider's responsibility.
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Patching the hypervisor
Why it's wrong here
Hypervisor patching is the provider's responsibility.
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