AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner — Question 559

A user needs a dedicated private connection between a colocation facility and a VPC.

Which AWS service or feature should the user choose?

Answer options

• A. AWS VPN
• B. AWS PrivateLink
• C. AWS Direct Connect
• D. AWS Client VPN

Correct answer: C

Explanation

AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated physical network connection from a colocation facility or on-premises data center to AWS, bypassing the public internet for improved performance and security. In contrast, AWS VPN and AWS Client VPN utilize the public internet to establish encrypted tunnels rather than a dedicated line. AWS PrivateLink is designed to privately connect VPCs to services hosted on AWS, rather than connecting physical on-premises infrastructure.