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A company is developing an application in which IoT devices will report measurements to the AWS Cloud. The application will have millions of end users. The company observes that the IoT devices cannot support DNS resolution. The company needs to implement an Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling solution so that the IoT devices can connect to an application endpoint without using DNS.
Which solution will meet these requirements MOST cost-effectively?
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Destiny
11 months ago
I think D could be more reliable with the accelerator, though.
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Louis
11 months ago
I'm surprised they can't use DNS at all. That's a big limitation!
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Candra
11 months ago
Wait, why not use Global Accelerator? Seems like a missed opportunity.
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Norah
11 months ago
I agree, C is definitely the simplest solution!
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Katina
12 months ago
Option C seems the most straightforward with just an NLB.
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Filiberto
12 months ago
I recall that using an Auto Scaling group with NLB is a common pattern for IoT applications. I think option C might be the best fit.
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Devora
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused about the Global Accelerator. Does it really add value if the IoT devices can't resolve DNS?
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Reita
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question where we had to choose between ALB and NLB. I feel like NLB is the right choice since it handles IP addresses directly.
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Malika
1 year ago
I remember something about using NLBs for high performance, but I'm not sure if it's the most cost-effective option here.
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Brandon
1 year ago
This is a tricky one, but I think I've got a handle on it. I'm leaning towards option D - the AWS Global Accelerator with the NLB endpoint. That should provide the scalability and IP-based connectivity the IoT devices need.
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Silvana
1 year ago
Okay, I'm a bit confused by the differences between the Network Load Balancer and the Application Load Balancer. I'll need to review the details of each to figure out which one is the better choice.
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Torie
1 year ago
Hmm, the key here seems to be that the IoT devices can't use DNS resolution. I think options B and D that use the AWS Global Accelerator might be the way to go.
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Glenna
1 year ago
This looks like a tricky question. I'll need to carefully consider the requirements and the different options to determine the most cost-effective solution.
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Marilynn
1 year ago
I've got a good feeling about option A. Using the NLB with the Auto Scaling group seems like a straightforward and cost-effective solution that meets the requirements.
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Paris
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Run lines are used to indicate the slope of a straight run, and the color is important for visualizing the slope. I believe the correct answer is B, black, but I'll review my notes to confirm.
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Fredric
2 years ago
Alright, let's get serious here. Option C is the way to go - NLB and Auto Scaling group. Simple, effective, and cost-conscious. Nailed it!
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Pok
2 years ago
Great, let's go with option C then. Thanks for the input!
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Roslyn
2 years ago
It's definitely a cost-effective solution that meets the requirements.
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Markus
2 years ago
Yeah, using a Network Load Balancer with Auto Scaling group makes sense for this scenario.
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Goldie
2 years ago
I agree, option C seems like the most straightforward choice.
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Pilar
2 years ago
Haha, maybe they should just tell the IoT devices to 'figure it out' and connect to the load balancer. No DNS? No problem!
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Marylin
2 years ago
Hmm, I don't know. The Global Accelerator might add some extra performance benefits. But you're right, it's probably overkill for this use case.
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Vince
2 years ago
C: The Global Accelerator might be overkill for this scenario. Let's go with option A.
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Maia
2 years ago
B: Yeah, using an ALB-type target group for a NLB sounds like a good idea.
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Gracie
2 years ago
A: I think option A might be the most cost-effective solution.
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Bea
2 years ago
C: I agree, setting up the IoT devices to connect to the IP addresses of the NLB should work well.
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Audria
2 years ago
B: Yeah, using an ALB-type target group for a NLB seems like a good choice.
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Peggie
2 years ago
A: I think option A might be the most cost-effective solution.
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Ramonita
2 years ago
That's a good point, the Global Accelerator could provide better performance for the IoT devices.
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Dewitt
2 years ago
I disagree, I believe option B is better because of the AWS Global Accelerator.
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Luis
2 years ago
I'm with Lenora on this one. Option C seems like the way to go - keep it simple with the Network Load Balancer and Auto Scaling group.
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Art
2 years ago
True, but it might also be more expensive. Option C could be the most cost-effective choice.
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Novella
2 years ago
But what about option D with the Global Accelerator? It might offer better performance.
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Eleonore
2 years ago
I agree with you, option C does seem like the simplest solution.
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Ramonita
2 years ago
I think option A is the most cost-effective solution.
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Lenora
2 years ago
Option C looks like the most straightforward and cost-effective solution here. No need for the extra complexity of the Global Accelerator.
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Felicitas
2 years ago
Yeah, option C is simple and cost-effective. No need for the extra features of the Global Accelerator.
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Chandra
2 years ago
I agree, option C seems like the best choice for this scenario.