What should a solutions architect recommend for maximum performance?
Create a VPC peering connection between the on-premises network and the VPC. Configure routing for the on-premises network to use the VPC peering connection.
Procure an AWS Snowball Edge Storage Optimized device. After several days’ worth of data has accumulated, copy the data to the device and ship the device to AWS for expedited transfer to Kinesis Data Firehose Repeat as needed.
Create an AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection between the on-premises network and the VPC. Configure BGP routing between the customer gateway and the virtual private gateway. Use the VPN connection to send the data from on premises to Kinesis Data Firehose.
Use AWS PrivateLink to create an interface VPC endpoint for Kinesis Data Firehose in the VPC. Set up a 1 Gbps AWS Direct Connect connection between the on-premises network and AWS. Use the PrivateLink endpoint to send the data from on premises to Kinesis Data Firehose.
Explanations:
VPC peering connects two VPCs within AWS, not an on-premises network to a VPC. This would not work for connecting an on-premises data center to AWS.
AWS Snowball Edge is a physical device for large-scale data transfer. It is not suited for daily transfers of gigabytes of data as it is designed for bulk transfer over longer periods, not continuous or daily usage.
While a Site-to-Site VPN could connect the on-premises network to AWS, the 100 Mbps symmetrical internet connection may not provide sufficient bandwidth for multiple gigabytes of data transfer each day. VPN connections are not optimal for large and continuous data transfer.
AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection that is more suitable for high-volume and high-performance data transfer. Combining it with PrivateLink ensures a secure and high-speed connection to Kinesis Data Firehose, making this the best option for the scenario.
I assess that the answer is:
Use AWS PrivateLink to create an interface VPC endpoint for Kinesis Data Firehose in the VPC. Set up a 1 Gbps AWS Direct Connect connection between the on-premises network and AWS. Use the PrivateLink endpoint to send the data from on premises to Kinesis Data Firehose.