Understanding connectivity to the AWS cloud
VMware Cloud on AWS supports multiple options to establish connectivity to workloads running in an AWS VPC. We will take a closer look at various options, including vTWG and a connected VPC.
VMware Transit Connect
The AWS TGW service can be described as a managed router within an AWS Region. It connects using high-speed VPC attachments without the complexities of traditional routing protocols.
The AWS TGW simplifies the networking operations and supports the attachment types illustrated in the following diagram:
Figure 2.17 – AWS TGW attachment options
The primary function of an AWS Transit Gateway is to establish connectivity between Amazon VPCs, site-to-site VPNs, and AWS DX connections. The AWS TGW is capable of performing transitive routing between the various networks connected to it. To be able to route between the various networks, the TGW uses one or more TGW route tables that are populated...
