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The AWS Direct Connect Connection is a cloud resource that establishes a dedicated network connection from your premises to AWS. This allows you to bypass the public internet and gain a more consistent network experience, with improved bandwidth and reliability. Direct Connect can be integrated with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) to provide private connectivity. For detailed information, refer to the AWS Direct Connect Documentation.

Terraform Mappings:

  • aws_dx_connection.id

Supported Methods​

  • GET: Get a connection by ID
  • LIST: List all connections
  • SEARCH: Search connection by ARN

directconnect-lag​

A direct connect LAG (Link Aggregation Group) consists of multiple connections combined to increase bandwidth and provide redundancy. The connection can be part of a LAG, which helps manage multiple connections more efficiently.

directconnect-location​

A Direct Connect location is a physical data centre facility where AWS Direct Connect connections terminate. The connection selected by users will be associated with one of these locations, determining where the network links are physically established.

directconnect-virtual-interface​

A Direct Connect Virtual Interface defines the logical point at which user traffic enters or exits AWS. The Direct Connect connection is used to create virtual interfaces, enabling connectivity to various AWS services, such as Amazon VPC or other AWS services in different geographic regions.