Direct Connect AWS lab

 AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated, private network connection between your on-premises data center and AWS. It offers higher bandwidth, lower latency, and improved security compared to public internet connections.

1. Prerequisites

• An AWS account
• A physical connection to a Direct Connect location in your region

2. Create a Direct Connect Connection

• Navigate to Direct Connect: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Direct Connect" and select the service.
• Create a connection: Click on "Create connection".
• Choose a location: Select the Direct Connect location where your physical connection is located.
• Configure settings: Specify the connection bandwidth, location, and other settings.
• Create the connection: Click "Create connection".

creating a Direct Connect connection

3. Create a Virtual Interface

• Select your connection: Click on the connection you just created.
• Create a virtual interface: Click on "Create virtual interface".
• Configure settings: Specify the virtual interface name, VLAN ID, and other settings.
• Create the virtual interface: Click "Create virtual interface".

creating a virtual interface in Direct Connect

4. Configure Your Router

• Configure your router: Configure your on-premises router to establish a connection to the Direct Connect location using the specified VLAN ID and IP address.

5. Test the Connection

• Ping the AWS gateway: Ping the AWS gateway IP address from your on-premises network to verify connectivity.
• Test network traffic: Send network traffic between your on-premises network and AWS to ensure proper routing.

testing a Direct Connect connection

Additional Steps

• Create multiple virtual interfaces: If you need to connect multiple networks to AWS, create multiple virtual interfaces.
• Configure BGP: Configure Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) to exchange routing information between your on-premises network and AWS.
• Use Direct Connect Transit Gateway: If you have multiple AWS accounts or VPCs, consider using Direct Connect Transit Gateway to centralize connectivity.
• Monitor performance: Use AWS CloudWatch to monitor the performance of your Direct Connect connection.