AWS - Elastic Load Balancing
You want to ensure all HTTP traffic to your AWS Application Load Balancer is securely redirected to HTTPS. Which configuration achieves this best?
You want to ensure all HTTP traffic to your AWS Application Load Balancer is securely redirected to HTTPS. Which configuration achieves this best?
hard📝 Best Practice Q15 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand how to redirect HTTP to HTTPS at load balancer
Creating an HTTP listener on port 80 that redirects to HTTPS ensures all HTTP requests become secure.Step 2: Evaluate other options
Disabling HTTP listener blocks HTTP requests; backend redirects add latency and complexity; attaching certs only to backend does not redirect.Final Answer:
Create an HTTP listener on port 80 that redirects all requests to HTTPS on port 443 -> Option AQuick Check:
HTTP listener with redirect = secure all traffic [OK]
Quick Trick: Use HTTP listener redirect to HTTPS for secure traffic [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Disabling HTTP listener without redirect
- Relying on backend servers for redirects
- Not attaching SSL cert to load balancer listener
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