AWS VPN Connection
AWS VPN Connection is a managed service that establishes secure, encrypted connections between an on-premises network and an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) over the public internet. It uses industry-standard IPsec VPN protocols to create a virtual private network, enabling hybrid cloud architectures by extending on-premises infrastructure to AWS. This service supports both static and dynamic routing (BGP) for flexible network configuration.
Developers should use AWS VPN Connection when they need to securely connect on-premises data centers, branch offices, or remote networks to AWS VPCs for hybrid cloud deployments, data migration, or accessing AWS resources privately. It's ideal for scenarios requiring encrypted communication without dedicated physical connections, such as temporary setups, disaster recovery, or cost-effective network extensions, and is commonly used in conjunction with AWS Direct Connect for redundancy.