A company is building AWS architecture to deliver real-time data feeds from an on-premises data center into an application that runs on AWS. The company needs a consistent network connection with mini

Question

Options

• AAWS Direct Connect
• BPublic internet
• CAWS VPN
• DAmazon Connect

• A
  94% (31)
• C
  3% (1)
• D
  3% (1)

Explanation

AWS Direct Connect for Consistent, Low-Latency Connectivity

AWS Direct Connect (A) is correct because it establishes a dedicated, private network connection between an on-premises data center and AWS, bypassing the public internet entirely. This provides consistent bandwidth, reduced latency, and reliable throughput - all essential requirements for real-time data feed delivery.

Why the distractors are wrong:

• Public internet (B) is unsuitable because it offers unpredictable latency and inconsistent performance, making it unreliable for real-time data feeds.
• AWS VPN (C) encrypts traffic over the public internet, so while it's secure, it still suffers from variable latency and inconsistency - it does not provide a dedicated connection.
• Amazon Connect (D) is a cloud-based contact center service for customer communications and is completely unrelated to network connectivity between data centers and AWS.

Memory Tip: Think of Direct Connect = Direct Line - just like a private dedicated phone line versus a shared party line (the internet). Whenever an exam question mentions consistent, dedicated, or low-latency hybrid connectivity, Direct Connect is almost always the answer.

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