ANS-C01 Network Design Practice Question
A company wants to connect its on-premises data center to AWS using a dedicated, private network connection. Which AWS service should be used to establish a 1 Gbps dedicated connection?
⚠ Common exam trap
AWS often tests the misconception that a VPN can provide a dedicated private connection, but VPNs traverse the public internet and lack the physical isolation and consistent latency of Direct Connect.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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AWS Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect is the correct service for establishing a dedicated, private network connection from an on-premises data center to AWS. It provides a 1 Gbps (or higher) physical Ethernet link that bypasses the public internet, delivering consistent network performance and reduced bandwidth costs for high-volume data transfer.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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AWS Direct Connect
Why this is correct
Direct Connect provides a dedicated private connection.
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AWS Transit Gateway
Why it's wrong here
Transit Gateway is a hub for VPCs and VPN, not a dedicated connection.
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VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC Peering connects VPCs, not on-premises.
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AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Why it's wrong here
VPN uses public internet, not dedicated.
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