Data storage Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
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Define Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) storage.

A

A set of cloud services for storing and managing data in Oracle’s cloud environment.

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What is block storage in OCI?

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A storage option that provides high-performance, durable block storage for compute instances.

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True or false: Object storage is ideal for unstructured data.

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TRUE

Object storage is used for storing large amounts of unstructured data like images and videos.

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4
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Fill in the blank: File storage is accessed through _______.

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NFS (Network File System)

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What is the purpose of data redundancy in OCI?

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To ensure data availability and durability by storing copies across multiple locations.

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Define data lifecycle management.

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A process to automate data retention, archiving, and deletion policies in OCI.

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What is the maximum size of a block volume in OCI?

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Up to 32 TB per block volume.

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True or false: Cold storage is designed for frequently accessed data.

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FALSE

Cold storage is intended for infrequently accessed data, providing lower costs.

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What is Oracle Autonomous Database storage?

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A self-managing database service that automatically scales storage based on demand.

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Fill in the blank: Snapshots are used to create _______ of block volumes.

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Point-in-time copies

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Define data encryption in OCI storage.

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A security measure that protects data at rest and in transit using encryption keys.

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What is the OCI Storage Gateway?

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A service that connects on-premises applications to Oracle Cloud storage.

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True or false: Data transfer to OCI storage is always free.

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FALSE

Data transfer costs may apply depending on the source and destination.

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What is the OCI Console used for?

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A web interface for managing and monitoring Oracle Cloud resources, including storage.

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Fill in the blank: Replication in OCI ensures data is copied to _______.

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Another region or availability domain

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16
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Define performance tiers in OCI storage.

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Different storage classes that provide varying performance and cost options based on needs.

17
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What is archive storage in OCI?

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A low-cost storage option for long-term data retention and infrequent access.

18
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True or false: Multi-cloud storage solutions are supported by OCI.

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TRUE

OCI can integrate with other cloud providers for data management.

19
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What does OCI Object Storage support?

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Storing and retrieving unstructured data with high durability and availability.

20
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Fill in the blank: Data transfer service helps in _______ large datasets to OCI.

21
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Define storage capacity in OCI.

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The total amount of data that can be stored across various storage services.

22
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What is the OCI Data Catalog?

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A service that helps discover, organize, and manage data assets in OCI.

23
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True or false: Storage tiers can be changed after data is stored.

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TRUE

Users can change the storage tier based on data access needs.

24
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What is data compression in OCI storage?

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A technique to reduce the size of data stored, saving space and costs.

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Fill in the blank: **Identity and Access Management (IAM)** controls _______ to storage resources.
User access
26
Define **storage policies** in OCI.
Rules that govern how data is stored, accessed, and managed in OCI.