AWS Tutorial AWS Solutions Architect and SysOps Administrator - API Gateway Architecture

This lecture introduces AWS API Gateway, explaining its role in building, deploying, and managing APIs. It covers various application deployment scenarios, client access, and security measures like authentication and authorization. The lecture also details how API Gateway functions as a proxy server, manages requests, and uses CloudWatch for monitoring and logging. Finally, it concludes with a summary and a preview of the next lecture on creating an API Gateway.

What is the primary purpose of Amazon API Gateway?

• To store large amounts of data

• To provide virtual machines

• To create network firewalls

• To build, deploy, and manage APIs

Which AWS service is mentioned as a solution for streaming data applications?

• S3

• DynamoDB

• EC2

• Kinesis

Why is authentication and authorization important when exposing applications to the internet?

• To ensure only authorized users can access the application

• To reduce server costs

• To improve user interface

• To increase application speed

How does API Gateway enhance security for APIs?

• By providing free SSL certificates

• By using API keys for authentication

• By blocking all external traffic

• By encrypting all data

What role does API Gateway play in handling client requests?

• It operates as a DNS server

• It functions as a load balancer

• It serves as a proxy server

• It acts as a database

What is one benefit of caching in API Gateway?

• It reduces the need for authentication

• It improves performance by storing request details

• It decreases the cost of API Gateway

• It increases the number of API calls

What can API Gateway logs in CloudWatch help you understand?

• The number of users visiting the website

• The total cost of AWS services

• The amount of data stored in S3

• The number of API calls and latency