Salesforce Exam Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Email Specialist (MC-202) Topic 7 Question 71 Discussion

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Northern Trail Outfitter historically received a bulk data file from a vendor per day in its Marketing cloud SFTP. The vendor is updating its sending cadence and will be delivering files over approximately eight hours throughout the day. The files will maintain the same naming convention and include a timestamp.

Which update should be implemented to the automation to process the fries as they are received while minimizing network?

AReplace the Schedule with File Drop and use a filename pattern

BImplement an API to start an automation with every file transfer.

CReplicate the automation and schedule mem to execute server eight hours

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by Francine at Aug 29, 2023, 10:25 AM

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Juliana

5 days ago

This seems like a straightforward question about optimizing file processing. I think the key is to find a way to process the files as they come in without overloading the network.

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Jackie

5 days ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused by the question. It sounds like the vendor is changing the way they deliver the files, but I'm not sure exactly what the best solution is. I'll need to think this through carefully.

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Sarina

5 days ago

Okay, I think I've got this. The question is asking us to choose the best way to update the automation to handle the new file delivery schedule. Based on the information provided, I'd go with option A - replacing the Schedule with a File Drop and using a filename pattern. That way, the automation can process the files as they come in without having to wait for a scheduled run.

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Royce

6 days ago

This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the key concepts of management by objectives before selecting an answer.

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Pansy

7 days ago

I'm pretty confident that multi-factor authentication is one of the key features to prevent abuse of stolen credentials. I'll make sure to select that one.

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Lili

10 days ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. The question mentions "privileged users" but doesn't specify if they need remote access or just local access. I'd want to clarify that before deciding between the NAC, jump box, or VPN options.

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Selma

12 days ago

Okay, I'm pretty confident that the answer is dedicated compute nodes. That feature allows you to scale compute resources independently for desktop virtualization workloads.

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Gladis

5 months ago

Option C? Really, Anglea? That's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Just keep it simple with the file drop, folks. Less is more when it comes to marketing auSamiraation.

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Teddy

4 months ago

Option C? Really, Anglea? That's like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut. Just keep it simple with the file drop, folks. Less is more when it comes to marketing automation.

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Markus

4 months ago

B) Implement an API to start automation with every file transfer.

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Juan

4 months ago

A) Replace the Schedule with File Drop and use a filename pattern

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Anglea

5 months ago

I'm going to have to go with Option C on this one. Eight hours of file drops sounds like a nightmare to manage. Replicating the auSamiraation and spreading it out across the day seems like the most elegant solution.

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Monroe

5 months ago

Exactly, Option C will help minimize network traffic and make the process more manageable.

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Maia

5 months ago

It definitely beats having to manage file drops every hour throughout the day.

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Flo

5 months ago

I agree, spreading out the automation execution over eight hours seems like the most efficient solution.

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Rana

5 months ago

Option C sounds like the best choice here.

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Benedict

6 months ago

Option B with an API call might work, but that feels a bit overkill for this scenario. I'd go with the file drop approach and save the API option for a more complex use case.

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Lizbeth

6 months ago

But option C could also work by replicating the automation and scheduling it to execute every eight hours.

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Samira

6 months ago

I agree with Sherman. The file drop approach sounds like the most efficient solution, especially given the new delivery schedule from the vendor. It should help minimize network usage and keep the process running smoothly.

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Elbert

4 months ago

User 2: I agree, that sounds like the best way to handle the new delivery schedule and minimize network usage.

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France

4 months ago

User 1: I think we should go with option A) Replace the Schedule with File Drop and use a filename pattern.

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Tamekia

6 months ago

I disagree, I believe option B is more efficient as it starts an automation with every file transfer using an API.

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Sherman

6 months ago

Option A seems like the obvious choice here. Using a File Drop and a filename pattern would allow the automation to process the files as they come in without the need for constant polling or API calls.

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