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Simplifying Complex Networks with AWS Transit Gateway
Network topologies can get unwieldy as organizations scale, creating challenges around managing and securing connectivity between multiple VPCs and on-premises networks. Enter AWS Transit Gateway — a powerful solution designed to simplify these connections through a centralized hub, enabling streamlined network architecture, flexible connectivity options, and easier management.
What is AWS Transit Gateway?
AWS Transit Gateway acts as a regional hub that interconnects VPCs and on-premises networks in a hub-and-spoke (star) topology. Instead of creating complex peer-to-peer connections between resources, you can route all traffic through a central Transit Gateway. This gateway supports thousands of VPCs, making it ideal for organizations looking to build scalable network architectures without exponential complexity.
Key Features of AWS Transit Gateway
- Transitive Peering: AWS Transit Gateway enables transitive peering between VPCs and on-premises networks. This approach reduces the need for direct connections between each VPC or on-premises network, simplifying the overall structure.
- Cross-Region and Cross-Account Sharing: Transit Gateway is a regional service, but it supports cross-region peering to extend…