Question

challenge question #8
what device provides the following function: allows us to choose between appliance - based on - premises solutions, private cloud or public cloud solutions?

Explanation:

The device that allows choosing between appliance - based on - premises, private cloud, or public cloud solutions is a "Cloud Gateway" or more specifically, a "Hybrid Cloud Gateway" (or sometimes a "Cloud - Enabled Appliance" or a device with cloud - management capabilities like a "Cloud Controller"). These devices are used to manage and switch between different deployment models (on - premises, private cloud, public cloud) for IT solutions.

Answer:

Hybrid Cloud Gateway (or Cloud Gateway, Cloud - Enabled Appliance, Cloud Controller)