PCNE Configuring Network Services Practice Question
An organization needs to serve a TCP-based application globally with low latency but without SSL termination. Which load balancer should they use?
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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Global TCP Proxy Load Balancer
Global TCP Proxy Load Balancer is designed for non-SSL TCP traffic and provides global anycast IP.
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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Global HTTPS Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
HTTPS LB is for HTTP(S) traffic, not TCP.
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Global SSL Proxy Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
SSL Proxy is for SSL termination; not needed here.
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Regional External TCP/UDP Network Load Balancer
Why it's wrong here
Regional, not global.
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Global TCP Proxy Load Balancer
Why this is correct
Correct: TCP Proxy for non-SSL TCP traffic globally.
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