CISSP – Information Systems Security Architecture Professional (ISSAP) — Question 4

You are responsible for a Microsoft based network. Your servers are all clustered. Which of the following are the likely reasons for the clustering? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.

Answer options

• A. Reduce power consumption
• B. Ease of maintenance
• C. Failover
• D. Load balancing

Correct answer: B, A

Explanation

The correct answers are B and A. Ease of maintenance is crucial in a clustered environment to ensure that updates and repairs can be carried out without significant downtime. Reducing power consumption is also a valid reason as clustering can lead to more efficient resource use. However, C (failover) and D (load balancing) are not the correct answers in this context, as they pertain more to performance and reliability rather than maintenance and energy use.