UNIT 3.2 Flashcards
Cloud_Storage_and_Monitoring
What is cloud storage?
A virtual system that allows users to store and retrieve data remotely over the internet.
What are two additional benefits of cloud storage?
Offering scalability and enabling sharing and collaboration.
Q: List 5 key functions of cloud storage.
A: 1. Uploading data to remote servers
2. Storing data across multiple locations
3. Allowing access from various devices
4. Syncing data across devices
5. Implementing security measures
What is public cloud storage?
Shared infrastructure provided by third-party services like Google Cloud or AWS.
Define private cloud storage.
A dedicated storage environment used by a single organization, either on-premises or hosted by a provider.
What is hybrid cloud storage?
A combination of public and private cloud storage.
Explain multi-cloud storage.
Data spread across multiple cloud providers to avoid dependence on a single vendor.
What is community cloud storage?
Shared cloud infrastructure used by multiple organizations with similar needs.
What is block-based storage?
Storage that divides data into fixed-sized blocks, used for VMs and databases.
Give an example of block-based storage.
Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store)
What is file-based storage?
Network-attached storage that organizes data in a file hierarchy.
Provide an example of file-based storage.
Amazon EFS (Elastic File System)
Define object-based storage.
Storage that manages data as objects, ideal for large files and unstructured data.
Name an example of object-based storage.
Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service)
What is cloud usage monitoring?
The process of tracking and optimizing resource consumption in cloud environments.
List 4 key roles of cloud monitoring.
A: 1. Tracking resource consumption trends
2. Ensuring optimal performance
3. Preventing system failures
4. Enabling real-time alerts and security monitoring
What is an additional benefit of cloud monitoring?
Optimizing costs by identifying underutilized resources.
Name three key cloud monitoring tools.
AWS CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, and Google Operations Suite (formerly Stackdriver)
What are the four important metrics in cloud monitoring?
A: 1. CPU Usage
2. Memory Utilization
3. Storage Usage
4. Network Traffic
What are the two types of monitoring analysis?
Real-time monitoring and historical monitoring.
How does cloud monitoring optimize performance?
By preventing crashes and ensuring uptime.
How does cloud monitoring enhance security?
By detecting anomalies and suspicious activities.
How does cloud monitoring contribute to decision-making?
By helping in long-term capacity planning and resource allocation.
