Google Cloud → AWS and Azure
AWS and Azure equivalents of Cross-Cloud Interconnect
The closest AWS equivalent of Google Cloud Cross-Cloud Interconnect is AWS Direct Connect; on Azure, Azure ExpressRoute.
About Cross-Cloud Interconnect
| Provider | Google Cloud |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Dedicated physical connections between Google Cloud and other clouds, plus partner options for AWS and OCI. |
| Documentation | docs.cloud.google.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS | Match (GCP vs AWS) | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated private connection to the cloud | AWS Direct Connect | Direct match | Azure ExpressRoute |
Dedicated private connection to the cloud Direct match
AWS Direct Connect maps to Cloud Interconnect: Dedicated Interconnect (your own circuit) or Partner Interconnect (through a service provider).
- Cross-Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated physical connections from Google Cloud to other cloud providers.
- VLAN attachments connect a circuit to Cloud Router in a region, similar to virtual interfaces.