Which description of the Cisco Meraki data center design is true?

Question

Options

• Ahybrid cloud and on-premises deployment comprised of custom designed servers for real-time
• BRegional availability providing data-on demand that replicates customer data and applications
• Cclose partnership with hundreds of third party hosting facilities that integrate with existing controls
• Dglobally distributed, co-located SSAE16 (SAS70 type II) certified data centers offering 99.99%

• A
  2% (1)
• B
  3% (2)
• C
  7% (4)
• D
  88% (53)

Explanation

Option D is correct because Cisco Meraki's infrastructure is built on globally distributed, co-located data centers that hold SSAE 16 (SAS 70 Type II) certification - an industry-standard audit validating security and operational controls - and Meraki advertises a 99.99% uptime SLA backed by this architecture.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• A is wrong because Meraki is a fully cloud-managed platform, not a hybrid cloud/on-premises deployment with custom-designed servers.
• B is wrong because Meraki's design is globally distributed, not simply regionally available - and "data-on-demand" misrepresents how the platform works.
• C is wrong because Meraki does not partner with hundreds of third-party hosting facilities; their co-location model uses vetted, certified facilities under Cisco's control.

Memory tip: Remember "G-C-S-4" - Meraki is Globally distributed, Co-located, SSAS70/SSAE16 certified, with 4 nines (99.99%) uptime. The SSAE16/SAS70 Type II certification detail is a favorite exam differentiator - the other options all describe vague or fictional architectures that lack this specific, verifiable compliance credential.

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