CLF-C02 Question 218
Single answerA company needs a dedicated network connection between its on-premises data center and AWS to handle sensitive data traffic with consistent performance. Which AWS service is the most suitable for this use case?
- A
AWS Direct Connect
- B
AWS VPN
- C
Amazon CloudFront
- D
AWS Global Accelerator
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
AWS Direct Connect is the best option for a dedicated and private network connection between an on-premises data center and AWS. It ensures consistent performance, higher security, and avoids the variability of internet-based connections, making it ideal for handling sensitive data traffic.
- A. Correct.
AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated and private network connection between an on-premises data center and AWS, ensuring consistent performance and higher security for sensitive data.
- B. Incorrect.
AWS VPN establishes a secure connection over the internet, but it does not offer the same dedicated bandwidth or consistent performance as AWS Direct Connect.
- C. Incorrect.
Amazon CloudFront is a content delivery network (CDN) service designed to deliver content with low latency, but it is not meant for establishing a direct connection between on-premises data centers and AWS.
- D. Incorrect.
AWS Global Accelerator improves the availability and performance of applications but does not provide a direct network connection like AWS Direct Connect.