Direct Connect Setup

This section describes the basic steps for setting up a Direct Connect (DX) to communicate between your AMS-managed VPC and your internal network.

Note

For information about using a DX with AWS services, see Getting Started at an Direct Connect Location.

To set up a DX connection, you need to complete the following steps:

1. Sign Up for Amazon Web Services

2. Submit AWS Direct Connect Connection Request

3. Complete the Cross Connect

4. (Optional) Configure Redundant Connections with AWS Direct Connect

5. Performed by AMS: Create a Virtual Interface

6. Performed by AMS: Download Router Configuration

7. Verify Your Virtual Interface