How does an External Network Load Balancer identify its backend instances to distribute traffic to?

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Correct Answer: By using a Target Pool (or more recently, a Backend Service)

Target pools define a set of VM instances in a single region that should receive the traffic....

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How does an External Network Load Balancer identify its backend instances to distribute traffic to?

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Correct Answer

By using a Target Pool (or more recently, a Backend Service)

Why This Answer Is Correct

Target pools define a set of VM instances in a single region that should receive the traffic.

๐Ÿ“š What This Question Tests

This question evaluates your knowledge of Cloud Network Load Balancing โ€” a core concept tested in Associate Cloud Engineer. Understanding Cloud Network Load Balancing is essential for designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architectures. Mastery of this topic will help you answer scenario-based questions confidently on exam day.