Cloud ConceptsQuestion 16 of 100
What does 'disaster recovery' in the cloud primarily help an organization achieve?
a.Reducing the monthly subscription cost
b.Increasing application latency
c.Eliminating the need for backups
d.Restoring systems and data quickly after a major outage or failure
Explanation
Disaster recovery is the practice of restoring IT systems and data after a significant disruptive event. Cloud services make this easier and more affordable by replicating data to other regions. This minimizes downtime and data loss during major incidents.
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