Amazon Web Services → Microsoft Azure
Azure equivalent of AWS Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect maps to Azure ExpressRoute.
About AWS Direct Connect
| Provider | Amazon Web Services |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Dedicated or hosted private connections from your network to AWS at Direct Connect locations, with private, public, and transit virtual interfaces. |
| Documentation | docs.aws.amazon.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Azure mappings (1)
| Capability | Azure equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated private connection to the cloud | Azure ExpressRoute | Direct match |
Network-to-network & hybrid connectivity(1)
Dedicated private connection to the cloud Direct match
AWS Direct Connect maps to Azure ExpressRoute. Both offer provider-hosted circuits and direct ports at colocation facilities.
- Speeds. Direct Connect ranges from 50 Mbps (hosted, through partners) to 400 Gbps dedicated ports. ExpressRoute provider circuits range from 50 Mbps to 10 Gbps, and ExpressRoute Direct ports are 10, 100, or 400 Gbps.
- Microsoft services. ExpressRoute Microsoft peering reaches Microsoft 365 and Azure public services. Direct Connect public virtual interfaces reach AWS public endpoints.
- Scope. An ExpressRoute circuit reaches all regions in its geopolitical region (Standard), or worldwide with Premium. Direct Connect reaches any Region through a Direct Connect gateway.