AWS Direct Connect offers secure, low-latency, and high-speed connectivity for migrating storage, managing databases, and creating virtual interfaces, supporting users' cloud operations efficiently.
AWS Direct Connect enhances migration processes by providing a stable and encrypted connection, facilitating database management, cloud storage operations, and virtual interface creation. It supports testing connectivity and security, as well as operational tasks in QGIS, VoIP calls, instance monitoring, and application deployment across multiple AWS regions. Offering a user-friendly approach, it ensures minimal latency and reliable connectivity, making resources and communications accessible privately over the Internet.
What are the most important features?AWS Direct Connect is utilized across industries like GIS for QGIS operations, telecommunications for VoIP calls, and IT services for instance monitoring and application deployment. Its robust performance and security make it suitable for challenging environments requiring dependable data transfer and connectivity.
It is a stable solution. It doesn't require configuring security programs and overhead with the VPN connection. We have to implement it normally via the Internet. It offers low latency and SLAs on that connection.
It is complicated to do additional BGP configuration for the product. It is not a well-promoted solution. So, customers are not aware of its advantages.
We have been using AWS Direct Connect for three years.
It is a stable platform.
The product is scalable enough. Most enterprises are using it more often than small businesses.
The BGP configuration is tricky for customers. Although, there are guidelines to help with the process. The deployment time depends on-premise locations. If they have a fiber connection, it takes two weeks to complete. In contrast, new construction takes a lot longer to complete.
We have a department to handle all the projects. It provides customers with one point of contact to maintain the connections. It is easy to maintain the platform using standard processes.
The product is neither low-priced nor expensive. It has reasonable pricing in terms of the features offered. You can go for a DSL connection if you want a low-priced connection. Also, it offers more expensive solutions, including special SLA agreements.
It is worth the money and has different pricing models. We purchase its monthly subscription.
I advise others to consider the product’s advantages and communicate with the service provider. We ensure it fits the company's requirements. I rate it an eight out of ten.
