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CV0-004 Practice Question: A company has a cloud environment with multiple…
A company has a cloud environment with multiple virtual networks that need to communicate with each other using private IP addresses. The company wants a centrally managed solution that simplifies routing and security. Which networking architecture should the architect implement?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to choose virtual network peering (Option A) because it is a native cloud provider service, but they overlook that it lacks centralized management and becomes unwieldy for more than a few networks, whereas the transit network with a VPN appliance provides the required centralization and simplified routing.
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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Transit network with a VPN appliance
A transit network with a VPN appliance provides a centrally managed hub-and-spoke architecture that simplifies routing and security for multiple virtual networks. The VPN appliance (e.g., a software VPN or cloud marketplace appliance) establishes encrypted tunnels between the transit network and each spoke network, allowing private IP communication without the need for full-mesh peering or complex route tables. This design centralizes traffic inspection, policy enforcement, and routing, meeting the requirement for simplified management.
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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Virtual network peering between all virtual networks
Why it's wrong here
Does not scale well; complex full mesh.
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Dedicated connection to each virtual network
Why it's wrong here
Overkill for VPC-to-VPC communication.
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VPN connections between all virtual networks
Why it's wrong here
Unnecessary and adds latency.
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Transit network with a VPN appliance
Why this is correct
Centralized hub for routing and security.
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