AWS Cloud Development Kit - From Beginner to Professional - Reduce Latency and Protect Your Site with CloudFront

The video tutorial discusses the limitations of static websites, such as lack of SSL configuration and hotlinking issues. It introduces AWS CloudFront as a solution to enhance security and performance. The tutorial guides viewers through configuring CloudFront for static websites using a CDK stack, including setting up an S3 bucket and creating an Origin Access Identity (OAI). It explains the process of building CloudFront configurations, such as setting behaviors and caching methods. Finally, the video demonstrates deploying the setup and testing the website to ensure secure and efficient content delivery.

What is one limitation of delivering static websites without a CDN?

• High server costs

• Limited storage capacity

• Complex coding requirements

• Inability to configure SSL certificates

What is a benefit of using CloudFront for static websites?

• Increased server costs

• Faster content delivery

• Complex setup process

• Limited scalability

What is the primary role of Origin Access Identity (OAI) in CloudFront?

• To enhance website design

• To reduce storage costs

• To secure access to the S3 bucket

• To increase website speed

What does the CloudFront module need to interact with the S3 bucket?

• A user password

• Origin Access Identity (OAI)

• An API key

• A database connection

Which of the following is a configuration option in CloudFront?

• Database management

• Email notifications

• Allowed methods

• User interface design

Which method is NOT typically supported by CloudFront?

• GET

• POST

• DELETE

• FTP

What is the purpose of setting a price class in CloudFront?

• To configure database settings

• To determine the geographical distribution of content

• To set the website's theme

• To manage user accounts

What is the result of deploying a CloudFront distribution?

• Increased website downtime

• Secure and fast content delivery

• Higher data storage costs

• Complex user interface

How does CloudFront ensure secure content delivery?

• By using a VPN

• By encrypting all data

• By redirecting HTTP traffic to HTTPS

• By using a firewall

What happens if you try to access an S3 object directly when CloudFront is configured?

• An error message is shown

• The object is displayed

• The request is denied

• The website crashes