AWS Managed VPN: Tunnels from VPC to on premises

Traffic over internet - encrypted using IPsec protocol

VPN gateway to connect one VPC to customer network

Customer gateway installed in customer network

You need a Internet-routable IP address of customer gateway

AWS Direct Connect (DX): Private dedicated network

connection to on premises

(Advantage) Reduce your (ISP) bandwidth costs

(Advantage) Consistent Network performance (private network)

Connection options: Dedicated (1 Gbps or 10 Gbps) or Hosted

(Shared 50Mbps to 10 Gbps)

(Caution) Establishing DC connection takes a month

(Caution) Establish a redundant DC for maximum reliability

(Caution) Data is NOT encrypted (Private Connection ONLY)