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CheckPoint 156-835 Exam - Topic 7 Question 65 Discussion

Posted by Gail on Nov 02, 2025 at 09:24 AM

What kind of cluster Dual-Site can be compared to?

Suggested Answer: A

A Dual-Site cluster is a type of cluster that combines the features of both Active-Standby and VSLS (Virtual Systems Load Sharing) clusters. Dual-Site clusters allow you to have two active clusters, one at each site, and the traffic is distributed between the two sites based on predefined rules and priorities.

A Dual-Site cluster can be compared to an Active-Standby cluster because one of the clusters is running in a passive mode and is only activated in case of a failure or a planned maintenance of the active cluster. And also can be compared to a VSLS cluster because both clusters are active and share the traffic load.

It's a type of High Availability solution that provides redundancy and failover capabilities across two geographically separated sites. In case of a failure or a outage on one site, the traffic is automatically redirected to the other site, ensuring that the service is not interrupted.


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28 comments · newest first
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Micaela 7 months ago
D) Active-Standby only is too limiting. I agree with A).
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Irma 8 months ago
Surprised this is even a question, seems obvious to me!
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Mary 8 months ago
I disagree, it’s not just Active-Standby.
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Alyce 8 months ago
Wait, is it really just A? I thought it could be C too.
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Oren 8 months ago
Definitely A, makes the most sense!
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Fallon 8 months ago
I think it's A) Active-Standby or VSLS.
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Lynelle 9 months ago
Hmm, this question is making me hungry. I could really go for a dual-site cheeseburger right about now.
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Fanny 9 months ago
B) VSLS only? What kind of cluster is that even? I'm going with C) Active-Active.
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Julio 9 months ago
D) Active-Standby only seems too restrictive. Dual-Site should be more flexible than that.
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Clarence 9 months ago
I think it's C) Active-Active. That's the only option that makes sense for a Dual-Site cluster.
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Roslyn 9 months ago
I’m leaning towards A) Active-Standby or VSLS, but I need to double-check my notes on that.
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Lyndia 9 months ago
I feel like I saw something about Dual-Site being linked to Active-Standby only, but I can't recall the details.
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Jolanda 10 months ago
I remember practicing a question about clustering types, and I think Dual-Site might be compared to Active-Active setups too.
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Kyoko 10 months ago
A) is definitely right. Dual-Site needs redundancy.
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Margurite 10 months ago
I think it's A) Active-Standby or VSLS. Makes sense!
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Artie 10 months ago
I lean towards C) Active-Active. More efficient!
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Arlean 11 months ago
A) Active-Standby or VSLS is the correct answer. Dual-Site is basically a fancy name for Active-Standby, right?
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Bulah 11 months ago
I think Dual-Site is similar to Active-Standby, but I'm not entirely sure if it also relates to VSLS.
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Alesia 11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure how Dual-Site compares to the options given. I think I'll have to eliminate the ones that don't seem to fit, and then make an educated guess. Maybe I'll come back to this question if I have time at the end.
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Valene 11 months ago
I've got this one! Dual-Site is a type of active-active clustering, so the answer is C) Active-Active. I remember learning about this in class, and how Dual-Site provides high availability and redundancy by having two active sites.
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Niesha 11 months ago
Okay, let's see. Dual-Site is a type of clustering, and the question is asking what it can be compared to. I'm thinking it might be similar to an Active-Standby or VSLS setup, but I'm not 100% sure. I'll have to review my notes on clustering technologies.
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Geraldine 12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused by this question. I know Dual-Site is some kind of clustering technology, but I'm not sure how it compares to the options given. I'll have to think about this one a bit more.
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Cammy 12 months ago
I think this question is asking about the type of cluster that Dual-Site can be compared to. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the answer might be C) Active-Active.
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Dallas 6 months ago
↳ replying to Cammy
I'm with Billy on this one, A) sounds right.
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Cecil 7 months ago
↳ replying to Cammy
I think B) VSLS only is a good choice.
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Haley 7 months ago
↳ replying to Cammy
D) Active-Standby only seems more accurate.
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Kiley 7 months ago
↳ replying to Cammy
I lean towards C) Active-Active too.
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Billy 10 months ago
↳ replying to Cammy
I believe it's A) Active-Standby or VSLS.
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