Question #1300
Which AWS feature enables the creation of a logically separated network environment within an AWS Region?
AWS VPN
Availability Zones
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
AWS Local Zones
Explanation
The correct answer is C: Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC).
Why C is correct:
Amazon VPC enables users to create a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud where they can define their own virtual network, including IP address ranges, subnets, route tables, and gateways. This isolation ensures resources within the VPC are separated from other networks in the AWS Region.
Why other options are incorrect:
- A: AWS VPN is used to establish secure connections between on-premises networks and AWS VPCs or between VPCs, but it does not create the isolated network itself.
- B: Availability Zones are physical data centers within an AWS Region designed for fault tolerance, but they do not provide logical network separation.
- D: AWS Local Zones extend AWS Regions to place resources closer to users for low-latency applications but do not create isolated network environments.
Key Points:
- VPCs are foundational for network isolation in AWS.
- Logical separation ensures security and customization of network configurations.
- Other options focus on connectivity, redundancy, or proximity, not network isolation.
Answer
The correct answer is: C