Networking Costs When Building a Hybrid Cloud

Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 2 minutes and 14 seconds
Students: 217
Rating: 4/5

In this lesson, we will analyze the most cost-effective connectivity options between AWS and on-premises environments and the key networking cost contributors in these architectures. 

Learning Objectives

  • A greater understanding of networking costs in hybrid architectures, including:
    • The costs of connectivity services like Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, and Transit Gateway
    • How to select the most cost-effective connectivity option considering your business requirements

Intended Audience

  • Those who are planning on implementing and managing hybrid architectures on AWS and need to better understand the cost implications of the different connectivity options

Prerequisites

  • You should have a fundamental understanding of networking services on AWS, including VPCs, Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPNs, and Transit Gateway.
  • For more information on these services, please see our existing content titled: