PCNE Implementing a Virtual Private Cloud Practice Question
A company wants to provide internet access to their Compute Engine instances without assigning external IP addresses. Which Google Cloud service should they use?
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Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
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Cloud NAT
Cloud NAT allows instances without external IPs to access the internet. Other options are for different purposes.
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Cloud NAT
Why this is correct
Cloud NAT provides outbound internet access to instances without external IPs.
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Cloud VPN
Why it's wrong here
Cloud VPN is for site-to-site VPN connectivity, not outbound internet access.
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Private Google Access
Why it's wrong here
Private Google Access only allows access to Google APIs and services, not the general internet.
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VPC Peering
Why it's wrong here
VPC Peering is for private connectivity between VPCs, not internet access.
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