Which of the following is considered a shared resource in a Cluster Vault?

In a Cluster Vault, a Virtual IP (VIP) is considered a shared resource because it serves as a single point of access for users and applications interacting with the vault cluster. The VIP is configured to provide a consistent and stable address that can redirect requests to any of the cluster nodes, ensuring high availability and load balancing. This configuration allows multiple instances of the CyberArk Vault to work together seamlessly, promoting reliability and fault tolerance in securing and managing sensitive data.

The presence of the VIP means that if one of the nodes in the cluster becomes unavailable, the VIP can redirect traffic to the remaining active nodes without impacting the users or applications. This shared resource ultimately helps maintain continuity and performance in environments requiring 24/7 access to secured credentials.

In contrast, user credentials, access logs, and network protocols are essential components of a CyberArk environment but do not function as shared resources in the context of a Cluster Vault setup. User credentials are specific to individual users or accounts, access logs record activity and usage without being a point of access, and network protocols establish communication standards but are not shared resources themselves.