Introduction to Cloud Computing - Unit 4 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What are the major optimizations that can be acheived with the cloud?
- global reach
- availability
- security
- performance
- cost structure
- sustainability
What does the term cloud platform mean?
A level of abstraction on which applications can be executed or developed.
What does the term cloud provider mean?
A company that offers applications and services in the cloud.
What does AWS Control Tower provide?
Governance and controls for data residency.
What does ISO 27017 deal with?
Cloud security
What does ISO 27018 deal with?
Cloud privacy
What does ISO 27701 deal with?
Privacy information management
What bi-annual report is release by Amazon to publish the number of information requests received from law enforcement?
The Information Request Report.
What is the AWS Nitro System, and what is its main security benefit?
It is a lightweight hypervisor, that has workload confidentiality and no operator access to the underlying EC2 instances.
What different types of free offers exist in AWS?
- free trials
- 12 months free
- always free
What different pricing options exist for AWS EC2?
- on-demand
- savings plans
- reserved instances
- spot instances
What different levels of certifications are available in AWS?
- foundational
- assiciate
- professional
- speciality
How many geographic regions exist in Azure?
27
In Azure Queue Storage, what is the maximum size of a queue message?
64KB
What access-control requirements are established by the Azure Security Policy?
- no access to customer data (default)
- no user/administrator accounts on customer VMs
- grant the least priviledge that is require to complete a task
How does Microsoft manage Azure support personnel accounts?
Through the use of Microsoft Corporate Active Directory.
What types of free offers exist in Azure?
- 12 months free
- always free
What different levels of certifications are available in Azure?
- foundational
- role-based
- specialist & experts
How many geographic regions does Google Cloud consist of?
> 29
What is Google Cloud Spanner?
A fully managed relational database service that offers transactional consistency at global scale.
What is the name of the document that guides Google’s security and privacy practices?
The Enterprise Privacy Commitments.
What different levels of certification are available in Google Cloud?
- foundational
- associate
- professional
What are the equivalents of EC2 in Azure and Google Cloud?
Virtual Machine and Compute Engine
What are the equivalents of S3 in Azure and Google Cloud?
Blob Storage and Cloud Storage
