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What is a connection service inside a data center that provides direct connectivity to a cloud provider?
The correct answer is C. Cloud direct connect. A 'Cloud Direct Connect' is a dedicated, private connectivity service offered within or adjacent to a data center that bypasses the public internet to link directly to a cloud provider's infrastructure. Examples include AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud…
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What is a connection service inside a data center that provides direct connectivity to a cloud provider?
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- ACloud gateway
- BCarrier-neutral facility
- CCloud direct connect
- DCloud onramp
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(21 responses)- C95% (20)
- D5% (1)
Explanation
A 'Cloud Direct Connect' is a dedicated, private connectivity service offered within or adjacent to a data center that bypasses the public internet to link directly to a cloud provider's infrastructure. Examples include AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, and Google Cloud Dedicated Interconnect. These services provide predictable latency, higher bandwidth, and improved security compared to public internet connections. A 'Cloud Gateway' is a general-purpose network boundary device, not a colocation service. A 'Carrier-Neutral Facility' is a data center that allows multiple ISPs and carriers to colocate, but does not itself provide cloud connectivity. A 'Cloud Onramp' typically refers to an SD-WAN optimization feature (e.g., Cisco SD-WAN Cloud OnRamp) that selects the best path to cloud applications, which is functionally different from a direct-connect service.
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