Sub 1Gbps Connection for Direct Connect to AWS

Answer - A and D.

Below are the options as given in the AWS Documentation.

Hosted virtual interfaces (VIF) Hosted virtual interfaces (VIF) can connect to public resources or a VPC in the same way as standard VIFs, except that the account that owns the hosted VIF is different from the connection owner.

Bandwidth is shared across all virtual interfaces on the parent connection.

Hosted connections allow an APN partner to create a Direct Connect sub-1G connection for you, allocating dedicated bandwidth for that connection rather than having multiple VIFs on the same parent connection competing for bandwidth.

Option B is incorrect because it does not matter if it is a parent AWS account.

Option C is incorrect because it does need a parent AWS account to host the virtual interface.

For more information on the Direct Connect types, please visit the following URL.

https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/knowledge-center/direct-connect-types/

Direct Connect is a service offered by AWS that enables customers to establish a dedicated network connection between their on-premises infrastructure and AWS. This service is typically used by organizations that require a high-speed and reliable connection to their AWS resources.

To set up a Direct Connect connection, a customer needs to work with an AWS Partner or Internet Service Provider (ISP) to establish a physical connection from their on-premises infrastructure to the AWS Direct Connect location. Once the physical connection is established, the customer can create a virtual interface (VIF) that connects their on-premises network to their VPCs (Virtual Private Clouds) in AWS.

If a customer does not require or have the facility to accommodate a 1Gbps connection, there are two ways they can achieve a sub 1G connection:

A. If they have a parent AWS Account that can accommodate a 1G connection, they can look at having a Hosted Virtual Interface. A Hosted Virtual Interface (HVI) is a virtual interface that is owned and managed by AWS, rather than by the customer. With an HVI, the customer can connect their on-premises network to their VPCs in AWS over a shared 1G or 10G physical connection that is owned and managed by AWS.

B. Alternatively, if they have a parent AWS Account that can accommodate a 1G connection, they can look at having a Hosted Connection. A Hosted Connection is a physical connection that is owned and managed by AWS, rather than by the customer. With a Hosted Connection, the customer can establish a dedicated 1G or 10G connection to AWS over a private network connection.

C. If the customer does not have a parent AWS Account that can accommodate a 1G connection, they can consider contacting an AWS Partner for a Hosted Virtual Interface. AWS Partners are third-party companies that provide consulting, deployment, and managed services for AWS. Some AWS Partners offer Hosted Virtual Interface services that enable customers to connect their on-premises network to their VPCs in AWS over a shared 1G or 10G physical connection that is owned and managed by the AWS Partner.

D. Similarly, if the customer does not have a parent AWS Account that can accommodate a 1G connection, they can consider contacting an AWS Partner for a Hosted Connection. Some AWS Partners offer Hosted Connection services that enable customers to establish a dedicated 1G or 10G connection to AWS over a private network connection that is owned and managed by the AWS Partner.

In summary, customers who require a sub 1G Direct Connect connection have two options: they can leverage a Hosted Virtual Interface or Hosted Connection service offered by AWS or an AWS Partner if they have a parent AWS Account that can accommodate a 1G connection. If they do not have a parent AWS Account that can accommodate a 1G connection, they can contact an AWS Partner to explore their options.