ANS-C01 Network Management and Operations Practice Question
Which TWO are valid methods to monitor and troubleshoot AWS Direct Connect connections?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Enable Direct Connect Connection and Virtual Interface metrics in CloudWatch.
Options C and D are correct. Option C: Direct Connect connection and virtual interface metrics can be monitored through CloudWatch, providing utilization and error stats. Option D: Direct Connect Connection tests (e.g., using the AWS Management Console or CLI) allow you to verify connectivity and performance. Options A and B are incorrect: CloudFront is a CDN and not used for Direct Connect monitoring; CloudTrail logs API calls but does not provide real-time connection monitoring. Option E is incorrect: VPC Flow Logs capture IP traffic for VPCs, not Direct Connect link-level data.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Use CloudFront to monitor Direct Connect utilization.
Why it's wrong here
CloudFront is a CDN, not a monitoring tool for Direct Connect.
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Enable AWS CloudTrail to log Direct Connect API calls.
Why it's wrong here
CloudTrail logs API calls, not connection health.
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Enable Direct Connect Connection and Virtual Interface metrics in CloudWatch.
Why this is correct
CloudWatch provides metrics for Direct Connect, such as connection state and BGP status.
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Use AWS Direct Connect Connection tests to verify connectivity and performance.
Why this is correct
Connection tests can measure latency and packet loss.
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Enable VPC Flow Logs on the VIF.
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs capture IP traffic within a VPC, not Direct Connect VIF traffic.
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