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A large enterprise with a hybrid cloud strategy needs to securely connect its on-premises data centers to Google Cloud with dedicated, high-bandwidth, and low-latency connectivity. They want to avoid using the public internet for this critical link. Which Google Cloud networking product is designed for this purpose?
- AGoogle Cloud Interconnect
- BGoogle Cloud VPN
- CGoogle Cloud CDN
- DGoogle Cloud Load Balancing
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Correct answer: A. Google Cloud Interconnect
Google Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated, high-bandwidth, and low-latency connections between on-premises networks and Google Cloud, bypassing the public internet, which directly addresses the requirement for secure, performant hybrid connectivity.
Why the other options are wrong
- B. Cloud VPN provides secure connections over the public internet, which the company wants to avoid for critical links.
- C. Cloud CDN is for content delivery to end-users, not for private connectivity between data centers and Google Cloud.
- D. Cloud Load Balancing distributes traffic, but doesn't provide the underlying dedicated network connectivity.
Google Cloud Interconnect
Google Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated physical connections between your on-premises network and Google's network, offering high bandwidth, low latency, and enhanced security by bypassing the public internet.
- Dedicated Interconnect: Direct physical connection.
- Partner Interconnect: Connects through a service provider.
- Provides private IP connectivity.
- Ideal for hybrid cloud, large data transfers, and disaster recovery.
Memory trick: To 'Interconnect' your 'On-Prem' with 'Cloud', choose 'Cloud Interconnect'.