1Z0-1151-25 Question 51
Select 2Your company hosts a data analytics platform spanning Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and Microsoft Azure. The application requires secure, high-throughput, and low-latency communication between the two environments, minimizing downtime during data transfers. Which of the following multicloud connection configurations should you implement to meet these requirements?
- A
Implement the Oracle Interconnect for Azure to establish private, low-latency links between OCI and Azure.
- B
Use a site-to-site IPsec VPN over the public internet to connect OCI and Azure.
- C
Leverage a third-party connectivity partner (e.g., Equinix) to bridge Azure ExpressRoute and OCI FastConnect for dedicated private peering.
- D
Route traffic across the public internet using HTTPS load balancers for encryption and failover.
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Correct answers: A, C
Explanation
For mission-critical, data-intensive applications that span OCI and Azure, leveraging a private, low-latency link is essential. Oracle Interconnect for Azure is a jointly engineered solution that provides a direct, dedicated connection between the two clouds. Alternatively, using a third-party connectivity partner (e.g., Equinix) to bridge Azure ExpressRoute and OCI FastConnect ensures secure connectivity with predictable performance. For more information, consult Oracle� official documentation on the OCI-Azure Interconnect (https://docs.oracle.com/en/solutions/connect-azure-oci/) and on FastConnect provisioning (https://docs.oracle.com/en-us/iaas/Content/Network/Concepts/fastconnect.htm).
- A. Correct.
Option 1: Correct. The Oracle Interconnect for Azure provides a dedicated, private pathway between OCI and Azure, supporting high bandwidth and low latency. This approach is specifically designed for mission-critical workloads, ensuring performance and reliability.
- B. Incorrect.
Option 2: Incorrect. While a site-to-site IPsec VPN does provide encryption, it typically runs over the public internet and can introduce higher latency and potential bandwidth constraints. This solution may not satisfy high-throughput, low-latency requirements.
- C. Correct.
Option 3: Correct. Using a network service provider such as Equinix to connect Azure ExpressRoute and OCI FastConnect offers a dedicated, private connection with reduced latency and improved throughput. This is a commonly used approach for enterprise workloads requiring stable, high availability and performance.
- D. Incorrect.
Option 4: Incorrect. Routing traffic purely over the public internet, even with HTTPS load balancers, exposes you to variable latency, bandwidth constraints, and potential reliability issues. It is generally not recommended for large-scale, critical data transfers.