What distinguishes an Aruba Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution from a simple subscription- based solution?

Question

Options

• AThe SaaS solution provides a pay-per-use model for the customer's network infrastructure devices.
• BThe SaaS solution requires that the software be deployed in the cloud.
• CWith the SaaS solution, Aruba handles all deployment and maintenance for network infrastructure
• DWith the SaaS solution. Aruba handles maintaining and updating the software.

• B
  9% (2)
• C
  86% (19)
• D
  5% (1)

Explanation

C is correct because SaaS goes beyond just software delivery - Aruba takes full ownership of the underlying network infrastructure, handling deployment, management, and maintenance so the customer doesn't have to touch any of it. This is the key differentiator from a simple subscription model, where the customer still manages their own infrastructure.

Why the distractors fail:

• A is wrong because pay-per-use describes a consumption/utility billing model, not SaaS specifically - SaaS typically uses a flat subscription fee.
• B is wrong because cloud deployment alone doesn't define SaaS; a simple subscription can also be cloud-hosted without Aruba managing the infrastructure.
• D is the tricky one - it's partially true (Aruba does maintain the software), but it describes only what a basic subscription already includes. SaaS extends further by also covering the network infrastructure devices themselves, making C the more complete and distinguishing answer.

Memory tip: Think of SaaS as "Someone Else's Problem" - in a true SaaS model, Aruba owns the full stack: software and the hardware/infrastructure it runs on. If you're still managing your own devices, it's just a subscription, not SaaS.

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