What are the benefits of using shared file systems in PowerFlex? (Choose two)

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• ASimplifies data sharing between nodes
• BEnables deduplication and compression
• CEnhances fault tolerance
• DProvides high availability for shared data

• A
  89% (42)
• B
  6% (3)
• C
  4% (2)

Explanation

Shared file systems in PowerFlex are designed specifically to make data accessible across multiple nodes simultaneously, which directly simplifies data sharing between nodes (A) - eliminating the need for manual data copies or complex replication setups. They also provide high availability for shared data (D) by ensuring that if one node fails, other nodes can still access the shared data without interruption, keeping workloads running continuously.

Why B is wrong: Deduplication and compression are storage efficiency features in PowerFlex, but they are properties of the storage layer/volumes, not specific benefits of the shared file system architecture itself.

Why C is wrong: Fault tolerance (surviving hardware failures without data loss) is handled by PowerFlex's underlying distributed storage redundancy - not something the shared file system feature uniquely provides; it would exist regardless.

Memory tip: Think of shared file systems as a "shared network drive in the cloud" - the two things you immediately want from a shared drive are easy access for everyone (A) and it's always there when you need it (D). Dedupe/compression and fault tolerance belong to the storage engine beneath it.

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