Understanding Amazon Direct Connect
Amazon Direct Connect is a network service that provides a dedicated and private connection between your on-premises data center environment and the virtual data centers in the cloud. This connection is a private, high-speed, low-latency connection that is not accessible over the public internet. With Amazon Direct Connect, the connection between your on-premises environment and the AWS cloud will have guaranteed bandwidth and performance.
To set up AWS Direct Connect, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Review the prerequisites: Before you begin, make sure you have an AWS account and access to the AWS Management Console, a Direct Connect location, and a device that can connect to the Direct Connect location.
- Request a connection: Log in to the AWS Management Console and go to the Direct Connect console. Choose a Direct Connect location and request a new connection. Provide details such as your connection name, port speed, and...
