PCNE Implementing VPC Instances Practice Question
An organization wants to publish a private service using Private Service Connect (PSC) so that consumers in other VPCs can access it via private IPs. Which TWO resources are required on the producer side? (Choose TWO.)
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Why each option matters
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A Private Service Connect service attachment
To publish a service via PSC, the producer creates a service attachment on a regional internal load balancer (ILB) and also configures a private service connection (or simply the service attachment). The service attachment is associated with the ILB's forwarding rule.
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A Private Service Connect service attachment
Why this is correct
The service attachment exposes the service to consumers.
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A Cloud NAT gateway
Why it's wrong here
Cloud NAT is for outbound internet, not for publishing services.
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A Private Service Connect endpoint
Why it's wrong here
The endpoint is created by the consumer, not the producer.
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A Cloud Router
Why it's wrong here
Cloud Router is used for dynamic routing with VPN/Direct Connect, not for PSC.
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A regional internal load balancer
Why this is correct
The service attachment is attached to the ILB's forwarding rule.
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