Nutanix NCP-CI-AWS Exam - Topic 1 Question 26 Discussion

Actual exam question for Nutanix's NCP-CI-AWS exam

Question #: 26
Topic #: 1

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An administrator is tasked with providing VMs outbound internet connectivity in AWS.

Which components would the administrator need to create in the VPC to achieve this?

APublic Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

BPrivate Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

CPrivate Subnet Flow Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

DPublic Subnet Flow Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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Suggested Answer: B

To provide VMs with outbound internet connectivity in AWS using a private subnet, the administrator needs to create the following components in the VPC:

Private Subnet: A private subnet is required to house the VMs that need outbound internet access but do not require direct inbound access from the internet.

NAT Gateway: A NAT (Network Address Translation) Gateway is necessary to allow instances in the private subnet to connect to the internet or other AWS services while preventing the internet from initiating a connection with those instances.

Public EIP (Elastic IP Address): An EIP is associated with the NAT Gateway to provide a persistent public IP address that allows outbound internet traffic from the private subnet to be routed correctly.

Route Table: A route table is configured to route traffic from the private subnet to the NAT Gateway for outbound internet access.

AWS NAT Gateway Documentation

AWS VPC Subnet Basics

by Kizzy at May 02, 2025, 02:37 PM

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Tracie

2 months ago

A is correct, but I thought Flow Gateway was a thing?

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Mee

2 months ago

Wait, isn’t a NAT Gateway only for private subnets?

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Audry

2 months ago

You need a Public Subnet and a NAT Gateway for outbound access.

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Xuan

3 months ago

I’m surprised this is even a question, it’s pretty basic!

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Gilma

3 months ago

Definitely A! That’s the standard setup.

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Mirta

3 months ago

I thought a Flow Gateway was something different. I don't recall seeing that in our study materials for outbound connectivity.

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Annice

3 months ago

I feel like the public EIP is definitely necessary, but I'm confused about the subnet placement. Is it really just about the NAT Gateway?

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Renea

4 months ago

I remember practicing a similar question, and I believe the NAT Gateway has to be in a public subnet to route traffic correctly.

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Bernardo

4 months ago

I think we need a NAT Gateway for outbound internet access, but I'm not sure if it should be in a public or private subnet.

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Owen

4 months ago

I think I've got this! The administrator needs to create a Public Subnet, a NAT Gateway, and a Route Table to provide the VMs with outbound internet access. Option A looks like the right answer to me.

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Leonora

4 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to set up the VPC properly, but I'm not sure if a NAT Gateway or a Flow Gateway would be the right choice. I'll have to carefully consider the differences between those options.

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Whitney

4 months ago

Ah, I've seen questions like this before. I'm pretty confident the answer is A - Public Subnet, NAT Gateway, and Route Table. That should give the VMs the necessary outbound connectivity.

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Mammie

5 months ago

Okay, let me think this through. I know we need to create a VPC, but I'm not sure about the specific components required for outbound internet access. I'll have to review my notes on VPC networking.

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Hermila

5 months ago

Hmm, this seems straightforward. I think the key is to provide the VMs with a way to access the internet, so I'll focus on the components that enable that connectivity.

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Long

9 months ago

I believe the correct answer is A, as a Public Subnet NAT Gateway allows VMs in private subnets to access the internet.

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Miesha

9 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think B could also be a valid option.

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Gayla

9 months ago

Gotta love these AWS questions. They always try to trip you up with similar-sounding options!

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Meghann

9 months ago

Haha, C is just a random jumble of words. I doubt that's the right answer.

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Jacki

8 months ago

Haha, C is just a random jumble of words. I doubt that's the right answer.

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Evette

8 months ago

D) Public Subnet Flow Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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Lindsey

9 months ago

B) Private Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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Rodolfo

9 months ago

A) Public Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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Audra

9 months ago

D seems like the way to go. A Flow Gateway in the public subnet sounds like the perfect solution for this task.

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Muriel

8 months ago

It's important to have the right components in place to ensure the VMs can access the internet from within the VPC.

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Louvenia

8 months ago

Public Subnet Flow Gateway, Public EIP, and Route Table would definitely help in achieving outbound internet connectivity for the VMs.

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Gracia

8 months ago

I agree, having a Flow Gateway in the public subnet would provide the VMs with outbound internet connectivity.

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Fausto

8 months ago

I think D is the correct answer. A Flow Gateway in the public subnet makes sense.

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Augustine

9 months ago

I agree with Justa, because a Public Subnet NAT Gateway is needed for outbound internet connectivity.

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Corazon

10 months ago

I think B is the correct answer. A private subnet with a NAT Gateway should provide the outbound connectivity we need.

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Ilene

8 months ago

I'm leaning towards A as well. Public Subnet with NAT Gateway and Route Table seems like a solid setup.

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Bobbye

9 months ago

I think A might be better. Public Subnet with NAT Gateway and Route Table could work for outbound internet connectivity.

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Gilma

9 months ago

I agree, B sounds like the right choice. NAT Gateway in a private subnet should do the trick.

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Justa

10 months ago

I think the answer is A.

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Lajuana

10 months ago

Option A looks good, but I'm not sure about the Public EIP. Wouldn't a private IP be more secure?

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Maryann

9 months ago

A) Public Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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Mireya

9 months ago

I think using a Public EIP is necessary for outbound internet connectivity.

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Pearlene

10 months ago

B) Private Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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Daniela

10 months ago

A) Public Subnet NAT Gateway, Public EIP, Route Table

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