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What is the main purpose of an Internet Gateway in AWS?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - VPC Fundamentals
What is the main purpose of an Internet Gateway in AWS?
ATo allow communication between a VPC and the internet
BTo store data securely in the cloud
CTo manage user permissions in AWS
DTo create private subnets within a VPC
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand the role of an Internet Gateway

    An Internet Gateway is a component that connects a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) to the internet, enabling resources in the VPC to access or be accessed from the internet.

  2. Step 2: Identify the correct purpose

    Among the options, only allowing communication between a VPC and the internet matches the Internet Gateway's function.

  3. Final Answer:

    To allow communication between a VPC and the internet -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    Internet Gateway = Connects VPC to internet [OK]
Quick Trick: Internet Gateway connects VPC to internet, not storage or permissions [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing Internet Gateway with storage services
  • Thinking it manages user permissions
  • Assuming it creates private subnets

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