Direct Connect 2.0

Direct Connect is a network service provided by Direct Connect that allows you to establish a dedicated network connection from your premises to an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Direct Connect location, bypassing the public internet.

Direct Connect provides dedicated network connections between your on-premises data center or office and AWS. It uses a private network connection to increase data transfer performance, improve security, and reduce the network costs associated with using the public internet.

Direct Connect offers several advantages, including increased bandwidth for data transfer, improved security by bypassing the public internet, reduced network costs, and consistent network performance.

Yes, you can use Direct Connect to connect to all AWS services available in the AWS region of your choice. Once connected, your traffic will bypass the public internet and flow directly through the dedicated connection to AWS.

Direct Connect has multiple global locations scattered across different regions. You can check the AWS Direct Connect documentation for an updated list of available locations.

To utilize Direct Connect, you must have an AWS account, an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or network service provider capable of establishing a physical connection to the desired Direct Connect location, and compatible networking equipment.

Setting up Direct Connect involves multiple steps. These include creating a virtual private gateway (VGW), ordering and provisioning a Direct Connect connection, establishing a physical connection, and configuring the necessary routing.

No, Direct Connect does not support direct peering. It only establishes a dedicated connection between your premises and the AWS network within the AWS Direct Connect location.

Yes, you can create multiple connections to different Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) within the same AWS region or to different AWS regions. This allows you to segregate your traffic or establish redundant connections for high availability purposes.

Direct Connect pricing depends on several factors such as location, data transfer volume, port speed, and whether you use a hosted or dedicated connection. You can refer to the AWS Direct Connect pricing page for detailed information.