Direct Connect AWS labs step by stepwith screenshot

 

1. Create a Direct Connect Connection

• Navigate to Direct Connect Console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Direct Connect" and select the service.
• Create Connection: Click "Create connection".
• Configure Connection:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • Location: Choose the desired location for the connection.
  • Connection type:
    Select the desired connection type (e.g., dedicated, hosted).
  • Bandwidth: Choose the desired bandwidth.
  • Location provider: Select your location provider.
• Create Connection: Click "Create connection".

AWS Direct Connect Console showing the creation of a connection
 

2. Establish a Physical Connection

• Work with Location Provider: Coordinate with your location provider to establish a physical connection between your on-premises network and the AWS Direct Connect location.

physical connection between onpremises network and AWS Direct Connect

3. Create a Virtual Interface

• Select Connection: Choose the newly created connection.
• Create Virtual Interface: Click "Create virtual interface".
• Configure Virtual Interface:
  • Name: Provide a meaningful name.
  • Virtual interface type: Choose the desired virtual interface type (e.g., public, private).
  • VPC: Choose the VPC where the virtual interface will be connected.
  • Subnet: Select the subnet within the VPC.
• Create Virtual Interface: Click "Create virtual interface".
 
AWS Direct Connect Console showing the creation of a virtual interface

4. Configure Routing

• Configure On-Premises Router: Configure your on-premises router to route traffic to the Direct Connect connection.
• Configure AWS Router: Configure the AWS router (if applicable) to route traffic to the virtual interface.



onpremises router configuration

5. Test the Connection

• Ping the Virtual Interface: Ping the public IP address of the virtual interface from your on-premises network to verify connectivity.
• Access Resources: Access your AWS resources from your on-premises network to ensure proper communication.

terminal showing the pinging of the virtual interface

6. Additional Considerations

• Connection Types: Choose the appropriate connection type based on your bandwidth requirements and latency sensitivity.
• Location Providers: Select a location provider that meets your specific needs and location requirements.
• Routing: Configure routing properly to ensure seamless communication between your on-premises network and AWS.
• Security: Implement appropriate security measures to protect your Direct Connect connection.