[Solved] A user created a subnet with this route table:Destination: 0.0.0.0/0, Target: localWhy can't instances in this subnet access the internet? | AWS

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A user created a subnet with this route table:
Destination: 0.0.0.0/0, Target: local
Why can't instances in this subnet access the internet?

AThe route table lacks a route to an internet gateway or NAT device.

BThe subnet is missing a DHCP option set.

CThe subnet CIDR block is invalid.

DThe instances do not have security groups attached.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze route table entries
The only route is local, which routes traffic within the VPC but not to the internet.
Step 2: Identify missing internet route
Without a route to an internet gateway or NAT, internet traffic cannot leave the subnet.
Final Answer:
The route table lacks a route to an internet gateway or NAT device. -> Option A
Quick Check:
Internet access requires IGW or NAT route [OK]

Quick Trick: Local route alone doesn't allow internet access [OK]

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