Accessing Amazon S3 Data Using AWS Direct Connect

Interface & Routing Protocols for Accessing Amazon S3 Data

Question

To access data stored in Amazon S3 bucket from on-premise locations using AWS Direct Connect, which of the following interface & routing protocols require to be configured?

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Explanations

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A. B. C. D.

Correct Answer: A.

AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connectivity from on-premise to AWS.

AWS Direct Connect supports only the BGP routing protocol for this connectivity.

It supports multiple virtual connections on a single physical link.

To access public resources on AWS, Public Virtual Interface needs to be created.

To access resources within VPC, a Private Virtual Interface is required.

Option B is incorrect as Public VIF is required (not Private VIF) for accessing public resources within AWS cloud like Amazon S3 bucket.

Private VIF is used to access resources within Amazon VPC.Options C & D are incorrect as AWS Direct Connect only supports BGP routing Protocol, not static routing protocol.

For more information on AWS Direct Connect, refer to the following URL:

https://aws.amazon.com/directconnect/?nc=sn&loc=0

To access data stored in an Amazon S3 bucket from on-premise locations using AWS Direct Connect, you will need to establish a connection between the on-premises data center and the VPC hosting the S3 bucket.

AWS Direct Connect enables you to create a dedicated network connection between your on-premises data center and AWS, bypassing the internet. With Direct Connect, you can establish a private, high-bandwidth network connection that reduces network costs, increases bandwidth throughput, and provides a more consistent network experience than internet-based connections.

To configure the interface and routing protocols required for accessing data stored in an Amazon S3 bucket, you can choose between two types of Virtual Interfaces (VIF) - Public VIF or Private VIF.

Public VIF: This type of VIF allows you to connect to public AWS services, such as Amazon S3, Amazon EC2, and Amazon DynamoDB. A Public VIF must be used with BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) routing protocol, which is a standardized protocol for exchanging routing information between network devices.

Private VIF: This type of VIF allows you to establish a private connection between your on-premises data center and your VPC in the AWS Cloud. A Private VIF can be used with either BGP or Static routing protocol.

Therefore, to access data stored in an Amazon S3 bucket from on-premise locations using AWS Direct Connect, you will need to configure a Private VIF with either BGP or Static Routing Protocol. So, the correct answer is either B or D.

It's important to note that if you want to use a Public VIF to access Amazon S3, you will also need to configure an S3 VPC Endpoint, which allows you to access S3 using a private network connection.