AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty Exam Guide
The **AWS Advanced Networking** certification is one of the toughest. It covers complex hybrid network design, advanced routing, Direct Connect connectivity, and network security.
Which AWS service interconnects thousands of VPCs and on-premises networks via a central hub?
Answer : AWS Transit Gateway.
Simplifies network architecture by eliminating the need for complex peering relationships.
What is the key difference between AWS Direct Connect and a Site-to-Site VPN?
Answer : Direct Connect is a dedicated physical link, while VPN travels over the public internet.
Direct Connect provides more consistent bandwidth and lower latency.
How can you route global traffic to the nearest AWS edge locations?
Answer : AWS Global Accelerator.
Uses global static anycast IPs and the AWS high-performance network backbone.
What is an Interface VPC Endpoint?
Answer : An endpoint based on AWS PrivateLink providing a private IP to access services.
Allows access to AWS services securely without needing an Internet Gateway.
Which load balancer operates at Layer 3 (Network) and Layer 4 (Transport)?
Answer : Network Load Balancer (NLB).
Suited for high-performance TCP/UDP traffic and static IP requirements.
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