During an assessment of a cloud-based platform that provides virtual machines, a client is unclear how hosting-related updates differ from operating system patching. Which choice explains how these tasks are typically assigned?
The hosting company deploys operating system updates while the customer manages application code
The customer applies operating system patches, and the provider secures the hypervisor and physical servers
A data center manager arranges hardware tasks for the client, and the provider handles the operating system
The tester handles operating system patches for all virtual machines during the engagement
It is common for the service provider to secure the physical hosts and hypervisor (the layers below the operating system), whereas the customer maintains the operating system. This approach reflects the standard division of duties in many hosting arrangements. One option wrongly places maintenance on the tester, another assumes the hosting provider handles the operating system, and another unnecessarily adds hardware responsibilities to the data center manager.
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