Match each AWS Direct Connect virtual interface type to its use case.
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Access to VPCs using private IP addresses
Access to public AWS services (e.g., S3, DynamoDB) using public IPs
Connect to a Direct Connect Gateway for multiple VPCs
Virtual interface provisioned by an AWS Direct Connect Partner
Encrypted virtual interface using MACsec
Answer choices
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Correct answer & explanation
Private VIF: Used to access VPCs using private IP addresses
Correct matches: Private VIF accesses VPCs via private IPs, Public VIF accesses AWS public services, Transit VIF connects multiple VPCs via Transit Gateway. Common confusions involve swapping public/private access or confusing Transit VIF with Private VIF.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
Private VIF: Used to access VPCs using private IP addresses
Why this is correct
Private VIF connects to VPCs via private IPs, enabling direct access to EC2 instances, etc.
Public VIF: Used to access AWS public services (e.g., S3, DynamoDB) using public IPs
Why this is correct
Public VIF provides access to AWS public endpoints over Direct Connect, bypassing the internet.
Transit VIF: Used to access multiple VPCs via Direct Connect Gateway and Transit Gateway
Why this is correct
Transit VIF extends Direct Connect to multiple VPCs using Transit Gateway for centralized connectivity.
Private VIF: Used to access AWS public services using public IPs
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Public VIF, not Private VIF.
Public VIF: Used to access VPCs using private IP addresses
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — this describes Private VIF, not Public VIF.
Transit VIF: Used to connect directly to a single VPC
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect — Transit VIF is for multiple VPCs; a single VPC connection uses Private VIF.
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