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A developer is using AWS CodeDeploy with a blue/green deployment strategy to update an application running on Amazon ECS with the Fargate launch type. After the new (green) task set is created and traffic is shifted to it, users immediately report errors when trying to write data. The developer discovers that the green task set is connecting to a different database than the blue task set. The database endpoints are configured in the ECS task definition. What is the simplest way to prevent this issue in future deployments?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Modify the blue/green deployment configuration to use the same database endpoint for both task sets by updating the environment variables in the task definition before deployment.
Environment variables in the task definition can be changed without modifying the container image. Set the database endpoint to the same value for both blue and green task sets. This is the simplest solution.
B
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Create two separate Amazon RDS databases and use an Amazon Route 53 weighted routing policy to distribute traffic.
This adds complexity and cost. It also means each task set writes to a different database, which is not the desired outcome.
C
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Use an Application Load Balancer (ALB) with stickiness to route each user to the correct task set.
Stickiness doesn't solve the underlying database connection problem; it only keeps a user on the same task set during a session.
D
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Use AWS CloudFormation to create a new database stack for each deployment and update the task definition dynamically.
This is overly complex and unnecessary. The goal is to use the same database, not create a new one for each deployment.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: NAT rules depend on direction and matching traffic
NAT is not only about the public address. The inside/outside interface roles and the ACL or rule that matches traffic are just as important.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
NAT questions usually test address translation, overload/PAT behaviour, static mappings and whether the right traffic is being translated. Read the interface direction and address terms carefully.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
- PAT allows many inside hosts to share one public address using ports.
- Inside local and inside global describe the private and translated addresses.
- NAT ACLs identify traffic for translation, not always security filtering.
TExam Day Tips
- Identify inside and outside interfaces first.
- Check whether the scenario needs static NAT, dynamic NAT or PAT.
- Do not confuse NAT matching ACLs with normal packet-filtering intent.
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FAQ
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What does this DVA-C02 question test?
Static NAT maps one inside address to one outside address.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Modify the blue/green deployment configuration to use the same database endpoint for both task sets by updating the environment variables in the task definition before deployment. — The simplest way to ensure both blue and green task sets connect to the same database is to use environment variables or a configuration file to define the database endpoint, and set it to the same value for both deployments. Alternatively, use Amazon DynamoDB or Amazon RDS with a cluster endpoint. Using the same task definition with environment variables pointing to the same database ensures consistency across deployments.
What should I do if I get this DVA-C02 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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