Meet data and operational transparency requirements

- [Instructor] One of the main tenets, or principles, … when using the cloud is trust … and this is achieved through transparency … with a cloud provider. … Because we're trusting the cloud provider … to securely store our data, … we need to ensure that we trust the security … and compliance measures that they provide on our behalf. … In order to build trust and transparency, … the cloud provider must be honest, open, and accountable. … You need to know how your data will be protected … and how networks and virtual machines are secured … and kept separate from other tenants. … In this section, … we'll review the following transparency considerations. … Where is data stored? … Who has access to the data? … The availability of our servers … and also service change awareness. … And finally, how is service uptime guaranteed? … Let's first look at where is the data stored. … You need to know in which countries … will the data be stored. … Your local laws and regulations may require … that data remains in your region or country at all times. …