You have two VPCs in different AWS regions and want to connect them using VPC peering. What is the correct approach?
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AWS - VPC Fundamentals
You have two VPCs in different AWS regions and want to connect them using VPC peering. What is the correct approach?
ACreate an inter-region VPC peering connection and update route tables accordingly
BCreate a standard VPC peering connection; region does not matter
CUse an internet gateway to connect the two VPCs
DLaunch VPN instances in both VPCs and connect them manually
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand VPC peering across regions
A special inter-region VPC peering connection is required to connect VPCs in different AWS regions.
Step 2: Analyze options
Create an inter-region VPC peering connection and update route tables accordingly correctly states creating an inter-region peering and updating routes. Create a standard VPC peering connection; region does not matter is wrong because standard peering is regional. Use an internet gateway to connect the two VPCs and D describe unrelated or complex alternatives.
Final Answer:
Create an inter-region VPC peering connection and update route tables accordingly -> Option A
Quick Check:
Inter-region peering requires special connection and routing [OK]
Quick Trick:Use inter-region peering for different AWS regions [OK]
Common Mistakes:
Trying standard peering across regions
Using internet gateway for private VPC connection
Ignoring route table updates after peering
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