Can a single Persistent Disk be attached to multiple VM instances simultaneously in Read-Write mode?

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Correct Answer: No, it can be Read-Write on one VM, or Read-Only on many VMs

While 'Multi-writer' exists for specific specialized workloads and SSD types, the general rule is single-writer....

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Can a single Persistent Disk be attached to multiple VM instances simultaneously in Read-Write mode?

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Correct Answer

No, it can be Read-Write on one VM, or Read-Only on many VMs

Why This Answer Is Correct

While 'Multi-writer' exists for specific specialized workloads and SSD types, the general rule is single-writer.

๐Ÿ“š What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Persistent Disk โ€” a core concept tested in Associate Cloud Engineer. Understanding Persistent Disk is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.