Cloud Connectivity

Question 1

Virtual Private Network (VPN)

Answer 1

● Establishes secure connections between on-premise network, remote offices, client devices, and cloud provider’s network
● Often created as a site-to-site VPN between edge router and cloud provider’s network
● Uses traditional IPsec VPN for encrypted connection over the public internet
● Provides a managed, highly available, and elastic solution for extending the network

Question 2

Private Direct Connection

Answer 2

● Allows extending on-premise network into cloud provider’s network
● Bypasses the internet, providing a secure and dedicated connection
● Uses dedicated lease line or similar WAN connection
● Supports faster speeds and better performance compared to VPNs

Question 3

Trade-offs

Answer 3

■ VPN
● Offers cost-effective connectivity
■ Private Direct Connections
● Offer better performance and redundancy
● More expensive