Reduce AWS Direct Connect costs with these tips
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AWS Direct Connect cost saving tips
Optimize your AWS Direct Connect costs with these tips
Use Hosted Connection
If your bandwidth requirements are below 10 Gbps, consider using a hosted connection instead of a dedicated one, as they are typically lower in cost.
Optimize Port Speeds
You can save costs by provisioning a connection at a lower port speed than the maximum available if your network utilization allows it.
Utilize DC Gateway
Use AWS Direct Connect Gateway to connect multiple VPCs and on-premises networks. This can reduce overall connectivity costs by consolidating traffic over fewer connections.
Service information & pricing
About AWS Direct Connect
- About AWS Direct Connect
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AWS Direct Connect offers a dedicated link for improved application performance by bypassing the public internet. It ensures secure data transfer with various encryption options and cuts networking costs with reduced rates. It aids in building hybrid networks combining AWS and on-site networks, and manages large datasets for instant analysis and backup. It allows data transfer between global Direct Connect locations.
- AWS Direct Connect pricing
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AWS Direct Connect is a no-setup-charge cloud service. Customers pay for capacity (in Mbps or Gbps), port hours, and data transfer out (DTO - network traffic sent from AWS). Pricing varies depending on the connection type (dedicated or hosted), the Direct Connect location, and the use of the SiteLink feature - which adds charges based on SiteLink hours and data transfer. There are no charges for data transfer in at all locations.