Bare Metal Servers on IBM Cloud provide the required physical isolation, regulatory benefits, and control over the software stack, making them ideal for moving Windows applications quickly without changing the architecture. Bare Metal Servers offer dedicated hardware resources, full control over the server environment, and the ability to configure and manage the software stack, meeting the company's needs for physical isolation and performance.

Why Bare Metal Servers?They provide the highest level of performance, security, and customization, including control over the operating system and applications, which is essential for regulatory compliance and quality of service.

Physical Isolation:Bare Metal Servers are single-tenant servers, meaning they are not shared with other customers, providing physical isolation required for specific regulatory needs.

Comparison with Other Options:

z16 (B)andPower (C)are specialized platforms for different workloads, not necessarily suited for general-purpose Windows applications.

Virtual Servers (D):Provide virtualization but do not offer the same level of control and physical isolation as Bare Metal Servers.

References:

IBM Cloud Bare Metal Servers

IBM Cloud Architect Exam Study Guide

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