Direct Connect LAB

 

. Create a Direct Connect Connection

• Navigate to the Direct Connect console: In the AWS Management Console, search for "Direct Connect" and select the Direct Connect service.
• Create a connection: Click on "Create connection".
• Choose a location: Select the AWS Direct Connect location closest to your on-premises data center.
• Configure connection settings: Specify the desired connection settings, such as the location, bandwidth, and connection type.
• Create the connection: Click on "Create connection".

creating a Direct Connect connection in the AWS Management Console

2. Establish Physical Connectivity

• Establish physical connectivity: Work with your network service provider (NSP) to establish a physical connection between your on-premises data center and the AWS Direct Connect location.

establishing physical connectivity for a Direct Connect connection

3. Create a Virtual Interface

• Create a virtual interface: In the Direct Connect console, click on the connection you created.
• Create a virtual interface: Click on "Create virtual interface".
• Configure virtual interface settings: Specify the desired virtual interface settings, such as the VLAN ID and Amazon side address prefix.
• Create the virtual interface: Click on "Create virtual interface".

creating a virtual interface in the AWS Direct Connect console

4. Configure Your On-Premises Routers

• Configure routers: Configure your on-premises routers to route traffic to the Direct Connect connection.

5. Test Connectivity

• Test connectivity: Test the connection between your on-premises data center and AWS using ping or traceroute.