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The customer expects to maintain a cluster runway of 9 months. The customer doesn't have a budget for 6 months but they want to add new workloads to the existing cluster.
Based on the exhibit, what is required to meet the customer's budgetary timeframe?
Suggested Answer: A
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The exhibit shows that the overall runway is only 66 days, meaning that the current cluster does not have enough capacity to sustain workloads for 6 months, let alone 9 months.
The best solution is to add resources to the cluster (Option A), such as CPU, memory, or storage, to extend the runway.
Postponing new workloads (Option B) may help in the short term but does not align with the business need to continue adding workloads.
Deleting workloads (Option C) is not a viable option because the customer wants to add more, not remove them.
Changing the target to 9 months (Option D) does not change the actual resource constraints; it only alters the target timeframe.
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38 comments · newest first
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Jesus
9 months ago
Changing the target to 9 months sounds unrealistic.
SK
Skye
10 months ago
Totally agree, postponing new workloads isn't a good option.
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Irma
10 months ago
They need to add resources to the cluster.
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Edmond
10 months ago
Deleting workloads seems risky, not sure that's the best move.
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Amber
10 months ago
Wait, how can they manage with no budget for 6 months?
JU
Junita
11 months ago
Changing the target to 9 months seems like it could work, but I’m not sure how that aligns with the customer's expectations.
SH
Shenika
11 months ago
I feel like deleting workloads could free up some resources, but I’m not entirely confident if that’s the best approach for the 9-month runway.
ST
Stevie
11 months ago
I think postponing the new workloads might be a safer option, especially since they don't have a budget for 6 months.
JO
Jonelle
11 months ago
I remember something about resource allocation from our last practice exam, but I'm not sure if adding resources is the right move here.
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Gracie
11 months ago
I think the answer is pretty straightforward here. The customer wants to add new workloads, but they don't have the budget for 6 months. So the logical solution is to postpone the start of the new workloads until they have the necessary budget.
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Hester
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused by the wording of the question. Does "budgetary timeframe" mean they have a limited budget for a certain period of time? I'll need to re-read this carefully to make sure I understand the constraints.
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Eliz
12 months ago
Alright, I'm going to start by looking at the image and understanding the current cluster setup. That should give me a better idea of what resources are available and what options might work best.
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Lauryn
12 months ago
Okay, let's see. The customer wants to maintain a 9-month cluster runway, but they don't have a budget for 6 months. I think the key is to find a way to meet their needs within the available budget.
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Lashawn
1 year ago
Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I'll need to carefully analyze the information provided and the options to determine the best approach.
BI
Billy
1 year ago
Changing the target to 9 months? That's like trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. The customer already wants a 9-month runway, so B is the right answer.
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Darrin
1 year ago
True, but if they can't afford it, postponing the start of new workloads seems like the best option.
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Ressie
1 year ago
In that case, they might have to add resources to the cluster to make it work.
HE
Hershel
1 year ago
But what if the customer really needs those new workloads?
DA
Daren
1 year ago
I'd love to see the customer's face if we suggested deleting workloads. That's like telling them to do more with less. Option B all the way!
BU
Bulah
1 year ago
Brittni: I think postponing the start of new workloads could also be a viable solution.
JA
Jani
1 year ago
User 3: Adding resources to the cluster might be the best option to meet the customer's timeframe.
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Brittni
1 year ago
User 2: Definitely, we need to find a solution that works within their budget.
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Oretha
1 year ago
User 1: I agree, suggesting to delete workloads would not go over well with the customer.
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Felton
1 year ago
That could work too, but adding resources might be more efficient in the long run.
AM
Amos
1 year ago
Deleting workloads? That's just creating more problems! The customer wants to add new workloads, not reduce them. B is the clear choice.
SO
Sol
1 year ago
Adding resources to the cluster could also help meet the customer's budgetary timeframe.
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William
1 year ago
I agree, deleting workloads is not the solution here. Postponing the start of new workloads seems like the best option.
BO
Boris
2 years ago
Adding resources to the cluster seems like the sensible solution here. The customer needs to maintain a 9-month runway, so B is the way to go.
SA
Sabina
1 year ago
The customer needs to maintain a 9-month runway, so B is the way to go.
SU
Susy
1 year ago
Adding resources to the cluster seems like the sensible solution here.
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Viola
1 year ago
B) Postpone the start of new workloads.
KI
Kirk
1 year ago
A) Add resources to the cluster.
ET
Ettie
1 year ago
The customer needs to maintain a 9-month runway, so B is the way to go.
CA
Catina
1 year ago
Adding resources to the cluster seems like the sensible solution here.
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Jose
1 year ago
B) Postpone the start of new workloads.
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Jeanice
1 year ago
A) Add resources to the cluster.
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Dana
2 years ago
But wouldn't it be better to postpone the start of new workloads instead?
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Felton
2 years ago
I think we should add resources to the cluster to meet the customer's budgetary timeframe.