AWS Direct Connect
A cloud service that allows you to establish a dedicated network connection from your premises to AWS.
Description
AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service that provides a dedicated, high-speed network connection between your on-premises data center and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This service is particularly beneficial for businesses that require stable, consistent, and high-performance connectivity to AWS for their applications and workloads. By bypassing the public internet, AWS Direct Connect reduces network variability and provides a more reliable connection with lower latency. It can be used for various purposes, such as transferring large amounts of data to AWS for storage or processing, connecting hybrid environments, or enhancing the performance of applications hosted in the cloud. Customers can choose from multiple connection speeds, ranging from 1 Gbps to 10 Gbps, and can also scale their connections as needed. This service is commonly used by enterprises that have significant data transfer needs or those seeking to improve the performance of their cloud applications.
Examples
- A large media company uses AWS Direct Connect to transfer high-definition video files to Amazon S3 for storage and processing without the latency associated with the public internet.
- A financial services firm relies on AWS Direct Connect to ensure secure and reliable access to its trading applications hosted on AWS, minimizing risk associated with fluctuating internet connections.
Additional Information
- AWS Direct Connect supports both private and public virtual interfaces, allowing users to connect to AWS services like Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and AWS Lambda directly.
- The service can be integrated with AWS VPN for additional security and redundancy, ensuring that businesses maintain reliable access to their cloud resources.