Network architecture for hybrid cloud environments
The recommended way to connect to cloud environments, considering the cloud as an extension of the local data center, is to use a secure and permanent network connection – either a site-to-site VPN or a dedicated connection. A secured and permanent connection will allow you to set access control (layer 4 firewall rules) between on-premises segments and cloud segments and retain access to resources in the cloud (or allow access from cloud resources to the on-premises environment) in terms of business needs.
Following are some of the solutions that you can choose depending on the specific situation you are dealing with:
- You should choose a VPN solution in the following situations:
- You need fast deployment
- You are OK passing an IPSec tunnel over the internet
- You do not have bandwidth requirements
- You are looking for a low-cost solution
- You should choose a dedicated private connection in the following situations:
- You have...
