How can you allow inbound HTTPS traffic to a web server in a private subnet without assigning it a public IP?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15

AWS - VPC Fundamentals

AAdd a route to the internet gateway in the private subnet's route table.

BPlace an Application Load Balancer in a public subnet and route traffic to the private subnet.

CAssign a public IP to the instance in the private subnet.

DUse a NAT Gateway to forward inbound HTTPS traffic.

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand inbound access to private subnet
Instances in private subnets cannot receive direct inbound internet traffic without public IP or special setup.
Step 2: Use Load Balancer in public subnet
An Application Load Balancer (ALB) in a public subnet can accept HTTPS traffic and forward it to instances in private subnet.
Final Answer:
Place an Application Load Balancer in a public subnet and route traffic to the private subnet. -> Option B
Quick Check:
ALB in public subnet enables inbound to private subnet [OK]

Quick Trick: Use ALB in public subnet for private instance access [OK]

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