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A large enterprise with a hybrid cloud strategy needs to securely connect its on-premises data centers to its Google Cloud VPC network. They require a dedicated, high-bandwidth, low-latency connection that bypasses the public internet to ensure predictable performance and enhanced security for critical workloads. Which Google Cloud networking product is designed for this specific connectivity requirement?
- ACloud VPN
- BCloud Load Balancing
- CCloud Interconnect
- DCloud DNS
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Correct answer: C. Cloud Interconnect
Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated, high-bandwidth connections between an on-premises network and Google Cloud's network. It bypasses the public internet, offering lower latency, higher throughput, and enhanced security compared to VPNs, making it ideal for hybrid cloud scenarios with critical workloads.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Cloud VPN uses encrypted tunnels over the public internet, which doesn't guarantee dedicated bandwidth or bypass the internet.
- B. Cloud Load Balancing distributes traffic to instances and is not a service for connecting on-premises networks to Google Cloud.
- D. Cloud DNS is a domain name system service, not a connectivity solution for hybrid cloud.
Google Cloud Interconnect
Cloud Interconnect provides a dedicated, high-bandwidth, low-latency connection between on-premises data centers and Google Cloud's network, bypassing the public internet.
- Dedicated private connection.
- Bypasses the public internet.
- Offers higher bandwidth and lower latency than VPN.
- Essential for hybrid cloud strategies with critical workloads.
Memory trick: Interconnect is the 'direct highway' for your data, bypassing the 'public road' of the internet.