Question: What is an example of a time-consuming task required to set up and run a database that organizations can hand off to Google when they choose to use Cloud SQL?
- Applying patches and updates.
- Migrating data between data centers.
- Developing apps.
- Managing contractors.
Explanation
Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service, so Google handles many routine database administration tasks. Maintenance updates include security patches, bug fixes, and performance improvements for database instances. This reduces operational effort because teams do not need to manually manage routine software maintenance on database infrastructure. The business value is lower administration burden while continuing to use familiar managed database engines.
Why the other options are incorrect
Migrating data between data centers is a data movement task, not the routine maintenance work highlighted for Cloud SQL.
Developing apps remains the responsibility of application teams and is not handed off to Cloud SQL.
Managing contractors is an organizational task, not a Google Cloud managed database responsibility.
Source for verification
https://docs.cloud.google.com/sql/docs/mysql/maintenance
https://docs.cloud.google.com/sql/docs/introduction
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