AWS Transit Gateway Insights

What is AWS Transit Gateway?

AWS Transit Gateway simplifies network architecture by providing a central hub for routing traffic between VPCs, on-premises networks, and AWS Direct Connect. It acts as a cloud router, eliminating complex peering relationships and simplifying network management. Common uses include connecting multiple VPCs for inter-VPC communication, extending on-premises networks to the cloud, and building global hybrid networks.

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What other technologies are related to AWS Transit Gateway?

AWS Transit Gateway Competitor Technologies

Azure ExpressRoute

Azure ExpressRoute provides dedicated network connections from on-premises to Azure, serving a similar purpose to AWS Direct Connect. Therefore, it is a competitor to Transit Gateway as a solution for connecting on-premise networks to the cloud.

mentioned alongside AWS Transit Gateway in 1% (59) of relevant job posts

MPLS

MPLS (Multiprotocol Label Switching) is a traditional networking technology that can provide connectivity between different sites. It is a competitor to Transit Gateway as a WAN solution.

mentioned alongside AWS Transit Gateway in 0% (55) of relevant job posts

AWS Transit Gateway Complementary Technologies

AWS Direct Connect

AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection from on-premises to AWS, which can be integrated with Transit Gateway to extend the network connectivity.

mentioned alongside AWS Transit Gateway in 14% (128) of relevant job posts

AWS PrivateLink

AWS PrivateLink provides private connectivity between VPCs, AWS services, and on-premises networks, without exposing traffic to the public internet. It can be used in conjunction with Transit Gateway.

mentioned alongside AWS Transit Gateway in 23% (55) of relevant job posts

AWS VPC

AWS VPCs are the fundamental building blocks for networking in AWS, and Transit Gateway connects multiple VPCs together.

mentioned alongside AWS Transit Gateway in 4% (89) of relevant job posts