Basic Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| English name | AWS Direct Connect |
| Full name | AWS Direct Connect |
| Chinese description | AWS 专线连接 |
| Japanese description | 専用線接続 |
| Exam frequency | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Often confused with | Site-to-Site VPN / Global Accelerator |
In one sentence
A dedicated private network connection between on-premises environments and AWS for consistent bandwidth and latency.
Key points
- Direct Connect avoids the public internet path but is not encrypted by default.
- Virtual interfaces connect to public AWS services, VPCs, or Transit Gateway depending on design.
- Production architectures should consider redundant locations, devices, and links.
Exam takeaway
Use VPN for encrypted internet connectivity; combine VPN with Direct Connect when encryption is required.