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Client VPN vs Site-to-Site VPN vs PrivateLink vs Direct Connect

Client VPN vs Site-to-Site VPN vs PrivateLink vs Direct Connect

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Choose by who connects, whether a whole network is linked, whether access is service-private, and whether a dedicated circuit is required.

In one sentence

Choose by who connects, whether a whole network is linked, whether access is service-private, and whether a dedicated circuit is required.

Key points

  • Client VPN connects individual remote users.
  • Site-to-Site VPN connects networks with encrypted IPsec over the internet.
  • PrivateLink and VPC endpoints provide private service access without exposing a full network path.

Exam takeaway

Direct Connect provides dedicated private connectivity with consistent performance but is not encrypted by default.