Google Associate Cloud EngineerPlanning and configuring a cloud solutionEasy
A company is setting up a new Google Cloud project and needs to ensure that all resources deployed within a specific subnet automatically receive internal IP addresses from a predefined range. They also want to control the flow of traffic between subnets and to the internet. Which networking construct should they configure?
- ACloud Router
- BShared VPC
- CVPC Network
- DVPN Tunnel
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. VPC Network
A VPC Network is a global virtual network that allows you to define IP address ranges, create subnets, and configure firewall rules and routes. It provides the foundation for networking in Google Cloud, enabling control over internal IP assignment and traffic flow.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. A Cloud Router is used for dynamic routing between VPC networks and on-premises networks, but it doesn't define the subnets or IP ranges within a VPC.
- B. Shared VPC allows multiple projects to share a common VPC network, but the fundamental construct for defining subnets and IP ranges is the VPC Network itself.
- D. A VPN Tunnel is used to connect an on-premises network to a VPC network, not to define internal IP addresses or traffic flow within the cloud itself.
VPC Network
A global virtual network on Google Cloud that provides networking functionality for your Google Cloud resources, including IP address ranges, subnets, routes, and firewalls.
- Globally distributed.
- Logically isolated from other networks.
- Enables private communication between resources.
Memory trick: VPC Network builds the virtual home for your cloud resources.