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Google PCA Practice Question: Managing Implementation and Ensuring Solution and Operations Reliability
A company wants to connect their on-premises network to Google Cloud with a 99.99% SLA using encrypted tunnels over the public internet. Which connectivity solution should they choose?
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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HA VPN
HA VPN provides a 99.99% SLA when configured with two VPN gateways and four tunnels over the public internet. Dedicated Interconnect is a private connection with higher bandwidth but not over the public internet. Partner Interconnect uses a partner's network, not the public internet. Standard VPN does not offer a 99.99% SLA.
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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HA VPN
Why this is correct
HA VPN offers 99.99% SLA with two VPN gateways and four tunnels over the public internet, providing encrypted connectivity.
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Standard VPN with single tunnel
Why it's wrong here
Standard VPN does not provide a 99.99% SLA; it is a single tunnel without redundancy.
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Partner Interconnect
Why it's wrong here
Partner Interconnect uses a service provider's network, not the public internet.
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Dedicated Interconnect
Why it's wrong here
Dedicated Interconnect provides a private physical connection, not over the public internet, and is not encrypted by default.
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Introduction to Google Cloud Platform
Key term
Partner Interconnect
Partner Interconnect is a Google Cloud service that allows you to connect your on-premises network to Google Cloud through a supported third-party service provider.
Key term
SLA
A Service Level Agreement (SLA) is a contract between a service provider and a customer that defines the level of service expected, including metrics like uptime, response time, and penalties for non-compliance.
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