Cloud ConceptsQuestion 22 of 100
Why is 'geographic distribution' of datacenters valuable to cloud customers?
a.It forces all data into one country
b.It lets applications serve users from nearby locations, reducing latency and improving resilience
c.It increases the physical distance data must travel
d.It removes the need for redundancy
Explanation
Providers operate datacenters around the world so applications can run close to their users. This lowers latency and improves the user experience. Geographic spread also supports disaster recovery and compliance with data-residency requirements.
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