Outsourcing Administration in the Cloud

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Outsourcing administration in the context of the cloud refers to the practice of delegating the management and operation of cloud services to a third-party provider. This can include various functions such as maintenance, monitoring, security, and support.

Among the given options, the example of outsourcing administration in the context of the cloud is "Managed services" (option A). Managed services are a type of outsourcing model in which a third-party provider takes on the responsibility of managing and maintaining a company's IT infrastructure, including cloud services. This can include tasks such as system monitoring, patching and updating, security, backup and recovery, and more.

The other options listed are not examples of outsourcing administration in the context of the cloud:

• Audit by a third party (option B) refers to an independent review of a company's cloud services to assess compliance, security, or other factors. This is not related to outsourcing administration.
• Community support (option C) refers to a collaborative effort among users to provide support and share knowledge related to a particular product or service. This is not related to outsourcing administration.
• Premium support (option D) refers to a level of customer support that provides additional features and benefits beyond basic support, such as faster response times or dedicated support personnel. While this is a form of support, it is not related to outsourcing administration.