1Z0-997-26 Multicloud And Hybrid Practice Question
Which TWO factors should be evaluated when choosing between an OCI FastConnect Colocation model and a Provider model? (Choose TWO)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Whether the customer wants to use an OCI partner (like Equinix or Megaport) to reach OCI from external datacenters.
The Colocation model requires the customer to have physical presence (rack/cage) in the Oracle datacenter or meet-me-room, whereas the Provider model allows connection via a network partner from their existing datacenters or pops.
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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Whether the customer wants to use an OCI partner (like Equinix or Megaport) to reach OCI from external datacenters.
Why this is correct
The Provider model leverages third-party network providers to reach OCI.
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Whether the customer wants to route FastConnect traffic over the public internet for cost savings.
Why it's wrong here
FastConnect never routes over the public internet in either model.
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Whether the customer has existing physical infrastructure or a cage in an Oracle-partner colocation facility.
Why this is correct
Colocation requires a physical footprint in the specific Oracle-partner datacenter.
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Whether Oracle requires root administrator access to the customer's on-premises firewall.
Why it's wrong here
Oracle never requires or requests root access to on-premises customer firewalls.
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Whether the Virtual Cloud Network uses IPv6 or IPv4 addressing.
Why it's wrong here
IP version does not dictate the choice between Colocation and Provider FastConnect models.
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