AWS Direct Connect Reviews

We use it for migration only, specifically to transfer storage from our normal data center to AWS for migration purposes.

AWS Direct Connect is highly secure and much faster compared to normal network infrastructure. It can be difficult to configure compared to cloud-based GUIs, but that's also the main advantage of using it.

It would be better if the setup and configuration of credentials were easier.

We are using Amazon S3 buckets for storage and the software UCS 3 bucket and Cloud Network Director. We have also been using AWS Direct Connect for the past year.

It is a stable solution. 15 members are using it for migration purposes. We use the data connector for migration and direct connector setup for networking.

It is a scalable solution. 

Initially, it was difficult for us as we not only wanted to use Direct Connect but also link it with our existing data center. So we faced difficulties at the architectural level. We even had difficulties configuring security policies and credentials such as user ID and password. It took almost five to six months to completely setup the solution. 

I would recommend it because it is secure and faster compared to conventional networking. Moreover, it's designed primarily for migration purposes.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten.