Describe the Function and Value of CloudPools POWERSCALE-DEPLOY Practice Questions (Page 1)

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1. 1application · medium

   A startup uses a PowerScale cluster for development and testing. They have a large amount of data that is only needed for occasional audits. They want to minimize upfront capital expenditure and pay only for the storage they use. Which CloudPools use case best fits this need?

   • APerformance improvement by caching hot data in the cloud.
   • BCapacity expansion by adding more disks to the local cluster.
   • CCost optimization by tiering infrequently accessed data to a pay-as-you-go cloud provider.
   • DDisaster recovery by replicating data to a cloud provider.
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2. 2foundation · easy

   Which scenario is a common use case for CloudPools?

   • AStoring frequently accessed database files for low-latency transactions
   • BArchiving old project files that must be retained for compliance but are rarely accessed
   • CCaching frequently used files to improve read performance
   • DProviding a high-availability failover target for critical applications
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4. 3application · medium

   A financial firm has a PowerScale cluster that stores compliance records. Regulations require that records be retained for seven years, but they are rarely accessed after the first year. The firm wants to reduce storage costs while keeping the data accessible for audits. What is the most appropriate use of CloudPools?

   • ATier records older than one year to a cloud provider and keep stubs in the namespace for on-demand recall.
   • BUse CloudPools to replicate the records to a second PowerScale cluster for disaster recovery.
   • CConfigure CloudPools to compress the records and store them on the local cluster.
   • DDelete the records after one year and rely on cloud backups.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   How does CloudPools help with capacity expansion?

   • ABy compressing data on the local cluster to free up space
   • BBy automatically adding more PowerScale nodes when storage is low
   • CBy allowing the cluster to use cloud storage as an extension of its capacity for cold data
   • DBy deduplicating data across the cluster
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6. 5application · medium

   A hospital system stores medical imaging files on a PowerScale cluster. The files are accessed heavily for six months, then rarely but must be retained for legal reasons. The IT team wants to free up local capacity and reduce costs while ensuring that any file can be retrieved within minutes if needed. What should they do?

   • ADelete files older than six months and rely on backup tapes.
   • BImplement a CloudPools policy that tiers files older than six months to a cloud provider, with stubs remaining in the namespace.
   • CMove files older than six months to an external hard drive and disconnect it.
   • DUse SmartPools to move files to a slower disk tier on the same cluster.
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