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In cloud computing, what does "multitenancy" refer to?

  1. Multiple users share the same resources

  2. Multiple applications run on separate servers

  3. Multiple networks coexist independently

  4. Multiple data backups are stored

The correct answer is: Multiple users share the same resources

Multitenancy in cloud computing refers to the architecture where multiple users or tenants coexist and share the same underlying resources, such as servers, storage, and applications, while maintaining their separate data and configurations. This design is beneficial for optimizing resource utilization, as it allows a cloud service provider to serve many clients at once on the same infrastructure, leading to reduced costs and easier scalability. The shared environment enables various tenants to utilize the same software application and the same physical hardware while keeping their data secure and separate from others. This shared access model contrasts with the idea of dedicated resources for each user, which can be less efficient and more expensive. The other options describe different concepts: having multiple applications run on separate servers refers to a single-tenant approach, where resources are not shared; multiple networks that coexist independently pertains to network segmentation, and multiple data backups stored would relate to redundancy and data protection strategies but does not embody the essence of multitenancy.