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AWS / Cloud Computing
Q59 / 100
What is the purpose of a "NAT Gateway" in a VPC?
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The correct answer is A) It allows instances in a private subnet to initiate outbound traffic to the internet (e.g. for updates) while preventing the internet from initiating connections to those instances
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Correct Answer
It allows instances in a private subnet to initiate outbound traffic to the internet (e.g. for updates) while preventing the internet from initiating connections to those instances
Explanation
A NAT Gateway enables instances in private subnets to access the internet (for software updates, etc.) for outbound connections, while blocking unsolicited inbound connections from the internet.
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