Dell EMC Specialist – Implementation Engineer, PowerProtect DD — Question 4

Which protocol is used with Dell EMC Cloud Tier to transfer data between a PowerProtect DD appliance and the cloud?

Answer options

• A. FTP
• B. SFTP
• C. HTTPS
• D. NFS

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, NFS, as it is specifically designed for file sharing and is utilized by Dell EMC Cloud Tier for efficient data transfer to the cloud. Options A (FTP) and B (SFTP) are primarily used for file transfers over the internet but do not provide the same level of integration with cloud services. Option C (HTTPS) is a secure protocol for web traffic but is not typically used for transferring data in this context.