Nutanix Certified Associate Practice Exam

Which Nutanix technology provides the shortest RPO when backing up mission-critical applications to a remote location?

1. Leap

2. NearSync

3. Metro Availability

4. Async DR

The correct answer is: Leap

The technology that provides the shortest Recovery Point Objective (RPO) when backing up mission-critical applications to a remote location is NearSync. NearSync is designed to support near real-time data replication for virtual machines, significantly minimizing the data loss window to mere seconds. This is particularly crucial for mission-critical applications that require the highest level of availability and minimal downtime. NearSync continuously replicates data to a remote site, ensuring that in the event of a failure, organizations can recover almost immediately to the most recent state. This capability optimizes the RPO by allowing for the synchronization of data at very short intervals, making it suitable for environments where data integrity and consistency are paramount. In contrast, other options focus on different methods of data protection and recovery, which may involve longer intervals between backups or replication, thereby increasing the potential RPO. Understanding the specific technology functionalities—like NearSync's emphasis on near-continuous replication—helps organizations to make informed decisions regarding disaster recovery strategies and data protection for critical applications.