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Which of the following is the correct way to allow inbound traffic on port 3306 (MySQL) in an RDS security group?
Which of the following is the correct way to allow inbound traffic on port 3306 (MySQL) in an RDS security group?
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Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Identify correct protocol and port for MySQL
MySQL uses TCP protocol on port 3306 for inbound connections.Step 2: Confirm security group rule for inbound access
Security groups must allow inbound TCP traffic on port 3306 from trusted IPs to permit database access.Final Answer:
Allow inbound TCP traffic on port 3306 from the required IP range. -> Option CQuick Check:
Inbound TCP 3306 = MySQL access allowed [OK]
Quick Trick: Inbound TCP on port 3306 opens MySQL access [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES- Using wrong protocol like UDP or ICMP
- Allowing outbound instead of inbound traffic
- Opening port 22 (SSH) instead of 3306
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