A global network
David moves to the next slide and shows a picture. This time, the dots on the world map are connected using dotted lines:
Figure 2.6 – A global network
David: Can anyone guess what this graphic represents?
Charles: The circles represent the AWS Regions, and the dotted lines probably represent network connectivity.
David: You are right. The dotted lines are the AWS global network backbone. AWS very early realized the importance of having a steady and performant network for customers. AWS built a global network infrastructure connecting every data center, AZ, and AWS Region. The purpose-built private, highly available, low-latency, fully redundant global network infrastructure operates using 100 GbE metro fiber cable. These trans-oceanic cables are spread across the oceans.
Charles: You mean AWS owns this network? That’s...
