Exam CAS-004 topic 1 question 335 discussion

The wording of the question makes me lean toward Resource Exhaustion. Nothing in the question makes me think the CSPs they are comparing this one two would have any less of a concern for vendor lock-in. But if the CSP is selling at a "markedly" reduced cost, I would be worried about a combination of them taking on customers too quickly and not investing enough money back into their infrastructure. Will they be able to keep up with the demand both from a infrastructure perspective and from a deployment/staffing perspective?

D. Vendor lock-in - This refers to the difficulty of migrating to another service or vendor due to proprietary technologies, data transfer costs, or other factors that make it costly or cumbersome. A company may find itself dependent on the specific technologies, interfaces, or services provided by the CSP and might face challenges when attempting to switch to a different provider or return to an in-house solution.

Vendor lock-in occurs when a customer becomes dependent on a specific vendor's services, making it difficult or expensive to switch to another provider. This could happen if the CSP uses proprietary technologies or offers customized solutions that are not easily transferable to other providers. This risk is especially significant if the company is signing a long-term contract at a reduced cost because they may find themselves trapped with that provider, even if their services or performance decline, or if they need to switch later on for any reason. NOT A. Resource exhaustion: While it's important to ensure that the CSP can handle the necessary resources, offering the same uptime as other CSPs suggests that the CSP has the infrastructure to provide adequate resources. Resource exhaustion is typically a risk if the CSP fails to deliver uptime or if the infrastructure is not properly scaled, but this is less of a concern based on the scenario.

Given the CSP's significantly reduced cost offering, the most pressing business risk is that they may have compromised on essential security measures protecting the control plane. A breach at this critical layer can have devastating consequences, including total loss of control over cloud assets, severe operational disruptions, legal repercussions, and lasting reputational damage. Therefore, control plane breach is the most significant business risk in this context.

A CSP offering reduced costs might be cutting corners in terms of infrastructure investment, which could lead to insufficient resources during peak demand or unexpected growth. This would directly impact the company's ability to maintain uptime and meet its service level agreements (SLAs), potentially leading to significant business disruptions.

A- "markedly reduced cost" could mean an emergent CSP company.

D. Vendor lock-in In this scenario, the most significant business risk associated with signing a contract with the CSP is vendor lock-in. While the CSP is offering competitive pricing and uptime, if the company becomes heavily dependent on the CSP's services, it may face challenges if it decides to switch to a different provider in the future. Vendor lock-in occurs when a company becomes so reliant on a specific vendor's products or services that it becomes difficult, complex, or costly to switch to an alternative solution. This can limit the company's flexibility and potentially hinder its ability to adapt to changing business needs or take advantage of new technologies.