PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
An organization has a VPC with multiple subnets. They want to log all outbound connections from instances to the internet for compliance. They also want to use a cost-effective solution that doesn't require a proxy. Which three components are needed? (Choose three.)
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Why each option matters
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Cloud NAT
Cloud NAT with logging enabled provides logs of outbound connections. Cloud Router is required to set up Cloud NAT. Firewall rules allow the traffic but are not specifically needed for logging; the NAT logs capture the connections.
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Cloud NAT
Why this is correct
Provides outbound connectivity with optional logging.
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Cloud Logging
Why this is correct
NAT logs are sent to Cloud Logging.
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Cloud VPN
Why it's wrong here
Not needed for outbound internet.
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Cloud Router
Why this is correct
Required for Cloud NAT configuration.
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VPC Flow Logs
Why it's wrong here
VPC Flow Logs capture network flows but not specifically NAT logs; NAT logging is separate.
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