QuestionQ86

VerifiedCloud Penetration Testing Methodology

Lee has created a new startup that develops Android applications. To satisfy the company’s memory requirements, Lee hired a Cloud Service Provider that offered memory space along with virtual systems. Lee was dissatisfied with the service and wanted to move to another CSP, but was denied under a contract stating that the user cannot switch to another CSP.

What is this condition called?

Explanation

Lock-in is a condition in which a customer is prevented from, or faces substantial barriers to, changing from one cloud service provider to another, including through contractual restrictions.

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