Snowflake SnowPro Certification Practice Test

Can Snowflake run within a customer's Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)?

1. True

2. False

3. Only in hybrid configurations

4. Only in specific regions

The correct answer is: False

Snowflake operates as a fully managed data platform that runs on cloud infrastructures provided by major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. It does not deploy directly within a customer’s Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) environment. Instead, Snowflake utilizes its own architecture in the cloud, which means that while data can be securely managed and processed, the Snowflake service itself resides outside the traditional confines of a customer's specific VPC. This architecture allows Snowflake to provide a seamless, fully integrated experience across multiple cloud environments without the need for customers to manage the underlying infrastructure. The other options imply scenarios that are not aligned with how Snowflake is designed to operate: hybrid configurations usually pertain to the integration of on-premises infrastructure with cloud environments, while specific regions would misinterpret Snowflake's cloud-agnostic nature, as it functions independently of a customer's VPC, regardless of geographical location.