Compared with traditional databases, cloud databases only need to pay for database instances, without purchasing and installing any software and hardware, which simplifies operation and maintenance…

Question

Options

• ATrue
• BFalse

• A
  82% (31)
• B
  18% (7)

Explanation

Cloud databases are delivered as a managed service by a cloud provider, meaning the provider owns, installs, and maintains all underlying hardware and software infrastructure on your behalf. Users simply provision a database instance and pay for consumption (storage, compute, or time), with no capital expenditure on servers, licenses, or data center facilities. This contrasts sharply with traditional on-premises databases, where organizations must budget for hardware procurement, software licensing, installation, and ongoing maintenance by dedicated staff. Option B is incorrect because it denies a well-established and defining characteristic of cloud database services - the offloading of infrastructure ownership and operational responsibility to the provider.

Memory tip: Think of cloud databases like renting a fully furnished apartment versus buying and furnishing a house. You pay rent (instance fees) and move in; the landlord (cloud provider) handles the building, plumbing, and repairs.

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