1. Understanding the Logs and Issue:
* Log behavior:
* The scheduled tasks (e.g., data extraction) run successfully at first but fail after a certain number of executions.
* The issue resets after 24 hours, suggesting a time-based restriction or limitation.
* Key log entries:
* At 1:30 and 1:45, "Data Extract, Failed" occurs repeatedly.
* At 2:05, "Access, Denied" is logged, indicating a lack of access during subsequent operations.
2. Analyzing the Options:
* A. Insufficient permissions:
* Incorrect. Permissions issues would likely prevent tasks from succeeding at any point, but the logs show initial successes before failures. #
* B. Vendor lock-in:
* Incorrect. Vendor lock-in refers to dependency on a specific cloud provider and is unrelated to the observed log behavior. #
* C. Insufficient capacity:
* Incorrect. Capacity issues would lead to failures related to resource allocation (e.g., memory, CPU) but would not reset every 24 hours. #
* D. API limits:
* Correct. Many cloud platforms enforce API rate limits or quotas, which restrict the number of API calls within a given time frame (e.g., per hour or day). The issue resetting every 24 hours strongly suggests hitting daily API call limits. #
* E. Licensing issues:
* Incorrect. Licensing issues would typically manifest as a permanent or recurring access denial, not resetting on a daily basis. #
3. Why API Limits is the Best Explanation:
* Cloud platforms often enforce API limits to prevent overuse or abuse.
* Once the quota is exceeded, further API calls (e.g., "Data Extract") fail until the limit resets, typically on a daily basis.
* The pattern of success followed by failure aligns perfectly with hitting an API limit.
4. Resolution:
* Review API call quotas with the cloud service provider.
* Optimize or batch API calls to reduce frequency.
* Upgrade the subscription plan to increase API limits if necessary.
5. References:
* CompTIA Cloud+ Objectives:
* Section 4.2 - Maintain efficient operation of a cloud environment, emphasizing monitoring and resolving API limits.
* CompTIA Study Guide: Discusses rate-limiting issues in cloud environments.