Discuss Amazon CLF-C02 Exam Topic 3 Question 10

Which AWS service or feature allows a user to establish a dedicated network connection between a company's on-premises data center and the AWS Cloud?

AAWS Direct Connect

BVPC peering

CAWS VPN

DAmazon Route 53

Suggested Answer: A

AWS Direct Connect is an AWS service that allows users to establish a dedicated network connection between their on-premises data center and the AWS Cloud. This connection bypasses the public internet and provides more predictable network performance, reduced bandwidth costs, and increased security. Users can choose from different port speeds and connection types, and use AWS Direct Connect to access AWS services in any AWS Region globally. Users can also use AWS Direct Connect in conjunction with AWS VPN to create a hybrid network architecture that combines the benefits of both private and public connectivity.Reference:AWS Direct Connect, [AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials: Module 3 - Compute in the Cloud]

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27 comments · newest first

Glory 11 months ago

100% agree, Direct Connect is the way to go!

Elise 11 months ago

Wait, is Direct Connect really that different from VPN?

Ashton 11 months ago

VPC peering is for connecting VPCs, not on-premises.

Queenie 11 months ago

I thought it was AWS VPN, but I guess not.

Juliana 12 months ago

It's definitely AWS Direct Connect!

Pilar 12 months ago

I definitely remember that Direct Connect is for dedicated connections, but I’m not clear on the differences between it and VPN.

Celeste 1 year ago

I’m leaning towards AWS VPN, but I’m a bit confused because it also connects on-premises to AWS. Direct Connect sounds right too.

Stephane 1 year ago

I feel like I've seen a question similar to this before, and I think VPC peering is more about connecting VPCs rather than on-premises data centers.

Alonso 1 year ago

I think the answer might be AWS Direct Connect, but I'm not entirely sure. I remember it being about dedicated connections.

Alita 1 year ago

I've got this one! It's AWS Direct Connect. That service provides a dedicated network connection between your data center and the AWS Cloud. The other options like VPC peering and AWS VPN don't quite fit the description in the question.

Stephaine 1 year ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. There are a few AWS networking services that could potentially fit, but I'm not sure which one specifically allows a dedicated connection between on-premises and the cloud. I'll have to review my notes to refresh my memory.

Vallie 1 year ago

Okay, let me break this down. We're looking for a service that establishes a dedicated network connection, so that rules out things like VPC peering and Route 53. I'm leaning towards AWS VPN or AWS Direct Connect, but I'll have to double-check the details.

Pilar 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not 100% sure about this one. I know there are a few AWS services that can connect on-premises to the cloud, but I'll have to think through the differences between them.

William 1 year ago

This looks like a straightforward AWS networking question. I'm pretty confident I know the answer - it's AWS Direct Connect.

Janella 1 year ago

Okay, let's see. I think the access point and a tall tripod are definitely needed. As for the third item, I'm torn between the PoE battery and the spirit level. I'll have to weigh the options carefully.

Cathrine 1 year ago

I'm pretty confident the update wouldn't complete fully without a power cycle, but could there be an option for a non-disruptive update?

Charisse 1 year ago

Pretty sure the right choice is the one about accessing company resources, but I can't shake the feeling that multiple users thing plays a role too.

Britt 3 years ago

True, but VPC peering is more for connecting two AWS environments, not for connecting your on-premises data center to AWS. I think we can safely rule that one out.

Darnell 3 years ago

I agree, AWS Direct Connect is probably the way to go. But I'm also curious about VPC peering - that allows you to connect two VPCs, so it might be relevant here too.

Carin 3 years ago

Haha, yeah, Route 53 is way off base. Someone's trying to throw us off with that one. I'm feeling pretty confident about AWS Direct Connect being the correct answer here.

Delisa 3 years ago

Good point. And let's not even consider Route 53 - that's just for DNS, has nothing to do with this kind of network connectivity.

Vivan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Delisa

Exactly, AWS Direct Connect is the service that allows a dedicated network connection between on-premises data center and AWS Cloud.

Kanisha 3 years ago

↳ replying to Delisa

A) AWS Direct Connect

Clement 3 years ago

↳ replying to Delisa

No, AWS VPN is for creating a secure connection to AWS services, but not specifically for dedicated network connection between on-premises data center and AWS Cloud.

Deja 3 years ago

↳ replying to Delisa

C) AWS VPN

Ronald 3 years ago

↳ replying to Delisa

Yes, AWS Direct Connect is the correct answer.

Jannette 3 years ago

↳ replying to Delisa

A) AWS Direct Connect

Amazon CLF-C02 Exam - Topic 3 Question 10 Discussion