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What is the main purpose of SSL/TLS termination on an AWS load balancer?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
AWS - Elastic Load Balancing
What is the main purpose of SSL/TLS termination on an AWS load balancer?
ATo store SSL certificates on backend servers
BTo decrypt incoming HTTPS traffic before sending it to backend servers
CTo encrypt traffic between backend servers
DTo disable HTTPS on the load balancer
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand SSL/TLS termination role

    SSL/TLS termination means the load balancer decrypts HTTPS traffic so backend servers receive plain HTTP.

  2. Step 2: Identify where decryption happens

    The load balancer handles the SSL certificates and decrypts traffic, simplifying backend server setup.

  3. Final Answer:

    To decrypt incoming HTTPS traffic before sending it to backend servers -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    SSL/TLS termination = decrypt at load balancer [OK]
Quick Trick: SSL termination means decrypt at load balancer, not backend [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking backend servers handle SSL decryption
  • Confusing encryption with decryption location
  • Assuming SSL certificates must be on backend servers

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