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What is a common use case for block storage in cloud services?
What is a common use case for block storage in cloud services?
- File sharing among multiple servers
- Cold data backup
- Massive data storage
- High performance and low latency requirements (correct)
Which cloud service is explicitly designed to provide connectivity and isolation?
Which cloud service is explicitly designed to provide connectivity and isolation?
- Compute services
- Virtualization services
- Network services (correct)
- Storage services
What does virtualization technology primarily allow for in terms of physical server resources?
What does virtualization technology primarily allow for in terms of physical server resources?
- Share hardware resources among multiple VMs (correct)
- Capture resources for individual use only
- Increase the number of physical servers required
- Eliminate the need for a physical server
What is a characteristic of object storage in cloud computing?
What is a characteristic of object storage in cloud computing?
Which of the following statements about VMs is true?
Which of the following statements about VMs is true?
What is the primary function of compute services in cloud computing?
What is the primary function of compute services in cloud computing?
How are multiple VMs stored in the context of virtualization?
How are multiple VMs stored in the context of virtualization?
What does virtualization break down to improve resource usage?
What does virtualization break down to improve resource usage?
What advantage do containers have over virtual machines (VMs)?
What advantage do containers have over virtual machines (VMs)?
Which tool is associated with rkt for service discovery?
Which tool is associated with rkt for service discovery?
What characterizes Hyper-V containers launched by Microsoft?
What characterizes Hyper-V containers launched by Microsoft?
Which of the following describes the main function of containerization?
Which of the following describes the main function of containerization?
What feature enhances consistent development and deployment in containers?
What feature enhances consistent development and deployment in containers?
What is a key benefit of using containers for application management?
What is a key benefit of using containers for application management?
In what way are containers described as 'lightweight virtualization'?
In what way are containers described as 'lightweight virtualization'?
Which operating systems can containers run on?
Which operating systems can containers run on?
What is the primary function of a public NAT gateway?
What is the primary function of a public NAT gateway?
Which storage type is characterized by local physical disks connected to a server?
Which storage type is characterized by local physical disks connected to a server?
What advantage does decoupled compute and storage offer?
What advantage does decoupled compute and storage offer?
In what scenario are private NAT gateways primarily used?
In what scenario are private NAT gateways primarily used?
What do Elastic IPs (EIPs) allow cloud servers to do?
What do Elastic IPs (EIPs) allow cloud servers to do?
How do traditional disk arrays enhance reliability?
How do traditional disk arrays enhance reliability?
What is a key feature of shared file storage?
What is a key feature of shared file storage?
What issue does traditional block storage face due to its architecture?
What issue does traditional block storage face due to its architecture?
Which storage type offers the lowest latency and is ideal for mission-critical applications?
Which storage type offers the lowest latency and is ideal for mission-critical applications?
What is a primary advantage of object storage over file storage?
What is a primary advantage of object storage over file storage?
Which protocol is primarily used for file sharing between UNIX operating systems?
Which protocol is primarily used for file sharing between UNIX operating systems?
How does object storage manage its data structure compared to file storage?
How does object storage manage its data structure compared to file storage?
Which storage type requires formatting and creating a file system before use?
Which storage type requires formatting and creating a file system before use?
What is the latency level of file storage, such as NFS and CIFS?
What is the latency level of file storage, such as NFS and CIFS?
Which type of storage is most suitable when data needs to be shared among multiple compute nodes?
Which type of storage is most suitable when data needs to be shared among multiple compute nodes?
What type of APIs does object storage use for data access?
What type of APIs does object storage use for data access?
What is the primary purpose of virtualization in cloud computing?
What is the primary purpose of virtualization in cloud computing?
Which feature of virtualization allows multiple VMs to operate on a single server?
Which feature of virtualization allows multiple VMs to operate on a single server?
What is a hypervisor in the context of virtualization?
What is a hypervisor in the context of virtualization?
Which of the following statements about guest OS and host OS is true?
Which of the following statements about guest OS and host OS is true?
Which virtualization component allows for the migration of VMs between physical servers?
Which virtualization component allows for the migration of VMs between physical servers?
What is a primary benefit of isolation in virtualization?
What is a primary benefit of isolation in virtualization?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between cloud computing and virtualization?
Which of the following accurately describes the relationship between cloud computing and virtualization?
What role does the CPU play in a computer system?
What role does the CPU play in a computer system?
Study Notes
Cloud Computing Technologies
- Compute services offer the necessary computing power for websites, office applications, and data analysis through VMs (Virtual Machines) and containers.
- Network services ensure resource connectivity and isolation, utilizing virtual networks like VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), mirroring traditional network topologies.
- Storage services are categorized into:
- Block Storage: High performance, low latency, suitable for high I/O needs.
- File Storage: Enables file sharing among multiple servers or departments.
- Object Storage: Features a flat architecture ideal for large data storage and backups, primarily for cold data.
Virtualization
- Virtualization technology creates multiple VMs sharing the hardware resources of a physical server, enhancing resource management.
- VMs consist of encapsulated disk and description files, allowing them to be stored and run from a shared medium.
- It abstracts physical resources (CPU, memory, disk space) into logical resources for better allocation.
Virtualization vs. Cloud Computing
- Virtualization underpins cloud computing by converting physical hardware into virtual resources.
- Cloud computing leverages these virtualized resources, allowing on-demand access via the Internet.
- Primary features of virtualization include:
- Partitioning: Host multiple VMs on a single physical server.
- Isolation: Faults in one VM do not affect others.
- Encapsulation: Migration of VMs via file operations.
- Independence: VMs operate independently of the physical server post-migration.
Important Virtualization Concepts
- Hypervisor: Software layer that creates and manages VMs.
- Guest OS: Operating system running on a VM.
- Host OS: Operating system on the physical machine.
- Guest Machine: The virtual machine instance.
- Host Machine: The physical server.
Computing Resources
- Computing involves data processing and requires essential resources like CPU, memory, disks, and networks.
- In 2016, Microsoft introduced Hyper-V containers, providing isolation akin to VMs but with container-level efficiency.
Containers vs. VMs
- Containers virtualize operating systems instead of hardware, making them more lightweight and efficient.
- Benefits of containers include:
- Easier and faster application building and deployment.
- Consistent development and deployment across environments.
- Portability across different operating systems and cloud platforms.
- Application-centered management that improves isolation.
Network Services in Cloud Computing
- VPC allows users to configure IP address ranges, manage subnets, and set up security groups.
- Public NAT gateways (SNAT/DNAT) enable cloud server access to the Internet, while private NAT gateways offer internal server communication.
- EIP service provides public IP addresses and bandwidth, with various billing modes for flexibility.
Cloud Storage
- Cloud storage products offer high efficiency and lower costs, making them essential for data management.
- Traditional block storage limits capacity and performance by coupling computing with physical disks.
- Shared file storage allows data to be accessed concurrently by multiple hosts.
- Object storage, supporting HTTP/HTTPS, is scalable and offers high reliability with API access.
Types of Storage
- Block Storage: Operates at the disk level, has the lowest latency, ideal for databases and mission-critical applications.
- File Storage:
- NFS: File-sharing protocol for UNIX systems.
- CIFS: Remote file access protocol primarily for Windows clients.
- Object Storage: Manages vast quantities of data with a flat structure, maintaining search performance regardless of object volume. Uses application-level APIs instead of system-level ones.
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This quiz covers various aspects of cloud computing technologies, including compute services, network services, and their typical implementations such as virtual machines and containers. It aims to test your understanding of how these services function within a cloud environment and their connectivity. Prepare to explore the fundamentals of cloud infrastructure!
