CV0-002 · Question #171
An administrator for a non-profit organization has been tasked with creating a flexible cloud solution. Which of the following would allow the programmer to customize this implementation?
The correct answer is C. Open Source Hypervisors. To create a flexible and customizable cloud solution, an administrator should choose open source hypervisors.
Question
An administrator for a non-profit organization has been tasked with creating a flexible cloud solution. Which of the following would allow the programmer to customize this implementation?
Options
- AType II virtual infrastructure
- BClosed Source Hypervisors
- COpen Source Hypervisors
- DType I virtual infrastructure
How the community answered
(56 responses)- A5% (3)
- B4% (2)
- C82% (46)
- D9% (5)
Why each option
To create a flexible and customizable cloud solution, an administrator should choose open source hypervisors.
Type II virtual infrastructure (hosted hypervisor) runs on an existing OS and is not primarily defined by its customizability for cloud infrastructure programmers, but rather its ease of use on a workstation.
Closed source hypervisors, such as VMware ESXi or Microsoft Hyper-V, do not provide source code access, limiting a programmer's ability to deeply customize the hypervisor's core functionality.
Open source hypervisors, like KVM or Xen, provide the underlying virtualization technology with source code access, allowing programmers to inspect, modify, and customize the hypervisor's behavior to meet specific requirements for a flexible cloud solution. This level of customization is crucial for tailoring the virtualization environment beyond what pre-packaged solutions offer.
Type I virtual infrastructure (bare-metal hypervisor) is a classification of hypervisor deployment but does not inherently imply customizability for programmers compared to the 'open source' attribute.
Concept tested: Open source hypervisor benefits in cloud customization
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