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hybrid-cloud-networking

Configure VPN and dedicated connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud providers.

Updated May 8, 2026
Search Tags:#expressroute#direct connect#vpn#hybrid cloud#networking#terraform#bgp routing
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npx skills add https://github.com/kiprotichgidii/agent-skills --skill hybrid-cloud-networking-kiprotichgidii
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Skill: hybrid-cloud-networking
Source: https://github.com/kiprotichgidii/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/hybrid-cloud-networking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kiprotichgidii/agent-skills --skill hybrid-cloud-networking-kiprotichgidii

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What problem does it solve? Connecting on-premises infrastructure to cloud platforms requires choosing between VPN and dedicated circuits, configuring BGP routing, and ensuring redundancy across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI, which is complex and error-prone without structured guidance. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Multi-Cloud Connectivity Options: Covers Site-to-Site VPN, AWS Direct Connect, Azure ExpressRoute, GCP Cloud Interconnect, and OCI FastConnect with Terraform examples. - Hybrid Network Patterns: Provides hub-and-spoke, multi-region, and multi-cloud hybrid architecture patterns with routing and BGP configuration guidance. - HA, Security & Cost Guidance: Includes dual-tunnel failover, active-active setups, security best practices, monitoring commands, and cost optimization strategies. - Use Case: An enterprise migrating workloads to AWS needs a redundant Direct Connect plus backup VPN design with BGP routing into a Transit Gateway hub-and-spoke topology. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to design a redundant hybrid connection between your on-premises data center and AWS using Direct Connect with a VPN backup.

Frequently Asked Questions about hybrid-cloud-networking

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FAQPage Schema
How do I connect on-premises data center to AWS?▼

Use Site-to-Site VPN for cost-effective IPSec connectivity up to 1.25 Gbps per tunnel, or AWS Direct Connect for dedicated bandwidth from 1 to 100 Gbps with lower latency. Terraform resources like aws_vpn_gateway and aws_vpn_connection automate the VPN setup.

What is the difference between VPN and Direct Connect?▼

VPN runs IPSec over the internet, offering lower cost but higher latency and internet dependency. Direct Connect provides a dedicated private circuit with consistent bandwidth and lower latency, but costs more and requires setup time with a connectivity provider.

Does Azure ExpressRoute support hybrid cloud connectivity?▼

Yes, Azure ExpressRoute provides private connectivity up to 100 Gbps through a connectivity provider, bypassing the public internet. It pairs with virtual network gateways and supports a premium tier for global connectivity.

How do I make hybrid VPN connections highly available?▼

Deploy dual VPN tunnels to separate customer gateways and use BGP for automatic failover. Active-active configurations with equal-cost multi-path routing across multiple connections from different locations provide further redundancy.

Why is my VPN tunnel down in a hybrid cloud setup?▼

Check tunnel status and telemetry with aws ec2 describe-vpn-connections or az network vpn-connection show. Common causes include mismatched BGP ASNs, incorrect pre-shared keys, route propagation disabled on route tables, or customer gateway IP changes.

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