Developers: | Linx (MPA Communication) formerly Linxdatacenter |
Technology: | IaaS - Infrastructure as a Service |
Direct Cloud Connect (private access to global clouds) is a service for connecting to global cloud platforms using a direct dedicated connection.
2018: Direct Cloud Connect. Description
As of November 2018, Direct Cloud Connect provides the following features:
- for IT departments:
- Direct connectivity to global cloud platforms;
- wide selection of connection locations;
- Dedicated channel with guaranteed data rate and network delay
- Perform End-to-End network configuration
- Flexible link speed control during migrations and peak loads.
- for business:
- Reducing the time and cost of data transfer during migration
- contract for services under Russian law;
- compliance with data localization requirements according to the FZ-242;
- Fast user experience with global cloud platforms
- leveraging the capabilities of multiple global cloud platforms at the same time.
Task | Requirements | Decision |
---|---|---|
Working with multiple cloud platforms | The ability to use Microsoft, Google, Amazon services in compliance with the law of FZ-242. | Access to the requested cloud services within 48 hours. |
Signing of the contract for rendering services in requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation. | Provision of the service in full compliance with the requirements of the legislation of the Russian Federation to the documentation: contract/invoice/certificate. | |
Guaranteed user connectivity to global cloud platforms. | A dedicated guaranteed communication channel between the client's infrastructure and the cloud platforms of Microsoft, Google, Amazon. | |
SLA per channel bandwidth and network delay. | ||
Software Development and Integration | Additional computing power and services for software testing and development. | Using a ready-made database of microservices from Microsoft, Google, Amazon for software development. |
Isolated development environment from production environment. | Reduce software development and deployment time. | |
Strong network connectivity of the development environment to the core infrastructure. | Quickly create environments with the required network configuration. | |
Payment of only the capacity used on the basis of consumption. | ||
SLA per channel bandwidth and network delay. | ||
Organization of new and optimization of operating communication channels | Temporary channel/communication channels for migrating large amounts of data to a new cloud location. | Online connection via new channels: within 48 hours. |
Secure dedicated connectivity to global cloud platforms. | Flexible link management through Linxdatacenter support. | |
Reduced maintenance costs for existing communication channels. | Dedicated guaranteed communication channel between client infrastructure and cloud sites Microsoft, Google, Amazon. | |
SLA per channel bandwidth and network delay. |
AWS Direct Connect
Linxdatacenter provides a direct dedicated client connection to Amazon Web Services (AWS) via a connection to the Cloud Exchange global software-defined network.
As of November 2018, in Russia, connections are available through the Linxdatacenter data center in Moscow and St. Petersburg, where all key telecom operators are present to organize the last miles to clients' offices and data centers. From AWS, 28 locations around the world are available, including Europe, North America and Asia. The list of points is constantly expanding.
Direct Connect has the following features:
- Flexible and scalable access speed
- private access independent of the public internet;
- High network performance and security
- improved security of data and operations compared to the use of the public Internet.
Multiple virtual connections are available from a single location, providing the scalability and flexibility you need to meet your business needs and create a clear cloud strategy.
Azure ExpressRoute
Azure ExpressRoute directly connects the client's corporate network to Microsoft's globally distributed data centers. Compared to a normal Internet connection, ExpressRoute provides increased security and reliability with low network latency.
One Azure ExpressRoute channel connects up to 10 Azure virtual private networks, as well as all public Azure and Office 365 resources.
When ordering Azure ExpressRoute, one or more backup connections are provided.
Features:
- confidentiality of data transfer;
- High speed and low network latency
- Multiple connections to different Azure data center locations
- payment model as used with daily charging;
- primary and backup connections for reliable connection.
Google Cloud Interconnect
Google Cloud Interconnect allows you to create connections between the data centers of Google cloud platforms and IT environments. Google Cloud Interconnect provides direct access to Google resources: Google Compute engine, Google Cloud Storage, Google BigQuery, Google Apps for work.
The Cloud Exchange network platform allows you to integrate with Google and has the following features:
- Lower network latency compared to Internet connectivity
- High availability and reliability
- access to Google directly, avoiding third-party networks;
- Reduce outbound costs.