Correct Answer: Two Dedicated Interconnects in the same metropolitan area (Metrolane), each connected to a different Google edge port (availability zone equivalent)
For 99.9% availability, you need two connections from different edge availability zones. For 99.99% availability, you need four connections across two metros and two regions....
Correct Answer
Two Dedicated Interconnects in the same metropolitan area (Metrolane), each connected to a different Google edge port (availability zone equivalent)
Why This Answer Is Correct
For 99.9% availability, you need two connections from different edge availability zones. For 99.99% availability, you need four connections across two metros and two regions.
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