A customer needs a server that: supports their in-memory database is oriented towards business critical workloads Which questions should you ask before you make a recommendation? (Choose two.)

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Options

• AHow much memory will the application require?
• BHow will the operating systems and application be deployed?
• CHow important is it for the server to support ASHRAE A3/A4 standards?
• DHow many cores are required to optimize the application?
• EHow will the datacenter provide backup power in the event of failure?

• A
  72% (18)
• B
  16% (4)
• C
  4% (1)
• E
  8% (2)

Explanation

For an in-memory database on a business-critical workload, the two most directly relevant hardware sizing questions are memory capacity and processing power - both of which live inside the server itself.

Why A and D are correct:

• (A) Memory is the defining characteristic of an in-memory database - all data resides in RAM, so knowing the required memory footprint is essential to selecting a server with sufficient capacity. Undersizing memory means the solution simply won't work.
• (D) Core count directly drives throughput and performance for business-critical applications. Knowing the required cores ensures you recommend a processor configuration that can handle the workload without becoming a bottleneck.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• (B) OS/application deployment method is an operational question, not a hardware sizing question - it doesn't change what RAM or CPU the server needs.
• (C) ASHRAE A3/A4 standards address high-temperature tolerance for edge or harsh environments; business-critical workloads run in controlled data centers where this is irrelevant.
• (E) Backup power is a data center infrastructure concern, not a server specification question - you'd ask the facilities team, not factor it into server selection.

Memory tip: Think "what's inside the box?" - for in-memory databases, the answer is always RAM and CPU cores. Anything about the room, the power grid, or deployment processes is outside the server and outside the scope of the hardware recommendation.

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