There are definite limitations when connecting over the internet with virtual devices. If we find that the throughput of a VGW does not meet our demand, or when running a huge VPN instance just wouldn't be economical, we have a better option that creates a fast, reliable, private link – AWS Direct Connect.
The following diagram shows how Direct Connect can be utilized to connect with AWS resources:
The connection between AWS and the customer is split into two different sections:
- The connection between the AWS region and the Direct Connect location
- The connection between the Direct Connect location and the customer location
When connecting to AWS with Direct Connect, we will need to deliver a device that will terminate the optical link between AWS and our equipment and install it into a designated Direct Connect location rack. From...
