We have now taken a look at how to create a private network with the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) and how to secure the VPC and the applications and devices that will be connected within the VPC, but there are many companies out there that would like to migrate from their on-premises network to AWS. Also, there are many scenarios in which running solely in the cloud is not an option. In this chapter, we will take a look at connecting the AWS environment with other private and on-premises networks.
This chapter will walk you through all the things you need to know about connecting VPCs to on-premises networks. You will learn about connectivity options and services, and how and when to use them in the best possible manner.
The following topics will be covered in this chapter:
- An overview of on-premises connectivity
- Connecting VPCs and...