Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

In a metro availability configuration aiming for zero data loss, what is necessary to support a workload requiring high throughput?

1. The workload must be configured to read at greater than 12.5 MB/S.

2. Zero data loss nearsync must be used to support this workload.

3. The bandwidth must be increased to support this workload.

4. The replication frequency must be less than 60 minutes.

The correct answer is: The bandwidth must be increased to support this workload.

In a metro availability configuration focused on achieving zero data loss while supporting high-throughput workloads, it is crucial to have adequate bandwidth to facilitate the rapid and continuous transfer of data between the primary and secondary sites. High-throughput workloads generate substantial data that must be replicated efficiently to ensure that both sites remain synchronized without any data lag. Increasing bandwidth ensures that the communication link between the sites can handle the volume of data being transmitted. This is particularly important in scenarios where changes occur frequently and need to be mirrored in near real-time to avoid data loss. Sufficient bandwidth mitigates the risk of bottlenecks that could occur if the link is too slow, allowing for seamless data replication and robust performance of the applications relying on that data. Other approaches, such as setting specific read configurations or adjusting replication frequency, may not directly address the fundamental requirement of sufficient bandwidth. It's the capacity of the communication link that primarily determines the ability to handle high-throughput workloads effectively.