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AWS hybrid connectivity building blocks
There are three building blocks of a hybrid network connectivity architecture:
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Hybrid network connections: The connection types between AWS connectivity services and on-premises customer gateway devices.
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AWS hybrid connectivity services: The AWS services that provide connectivity and routing between the customer infrastructure and AWS.
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On-premises customer gateway device: The device inside the customer’s existing network that is the on-premises endpoint for hybrid network connection. Different connection types have different technical requirements for these devices, which are discussed in the following sections.