VPNs & Direct Connect / Interconnect

Summary

Secure connectivity options between your on-premise network and the cloud — a VPN tunnels traffic over the public internet, while Direct Connect/Interconnect provides a dedicated, more reliable private network link.

• 1Learn the basic concept of how a VPN tunnels traffic securely into a VPC.
• 2Understand why a dedicated connection (Direct Connect) is chosen over a VPN for latency-sensitive hybrid workloads.
• 3Compare the cost and reliability trade-offs between these two connectivity options.