A company's data center is hosted at its corporate office to ensure greater control over the security of sensitive data. During times when there are increased workloads, some of the company's non-sensitive data is shifted to an external cloud provider. Which of the following cloud deployment models does this describe?
Correct Answer: A
* A hybrid cloud is a cloud deployment model that combines two or more different types of clouds, such as public, private, or community clouds12. A hybrid cloud allows an organization to leverage the benefits of both types of clouds, such as scalability, cost-efficiency, security, and control34.
* In the scenario, the company uses a private cloud to host its data center at its corporate office, which ensures greater control over the security of sensitive data. A private cloud is a cloud deployment model
* that is exclusively used by a single organization and is usually hosted on-premises or by a third-party provider12. A private cloud offers the highest level of security, privacy, and customization, but also requires more resources and maintenance34.
* During times when there are increased workloads, some of the company's non-sensitive data is shifted to an external cloud provider, which is most likely a public cloud. A public cloud is a cloud deployment model that is shared by multiple organizations and is hosted and managed by a third-party provider12. A public cloud offers the lowest cost, highest scalability, and widest availability, but also has less security, privacy, and customization34.
* Therefore, the best answer is A. Hybrid, which describes a cloud deployment model that combines a private cloud and a public cloud.
References:
* 1: CompTIA Network+ N10-008 Certification Study Guide, page 483
* 2: CompTIA Network+ Certification Exam Objectives, page 18
* 3: [What is Hybrid Cloud? - Definition from WhatIs.com]
* 4: [Hybrid Cloud Computing | CompTIA IT Certifications]