What is the benefit of using AWS Direct Connect?

Using AWS Direct Connect offers the significant benefit of establishing a high-bandwidth dedicated network connection directly from your premises to AWS. This dedicated connection can provide a more reliable and consistent performance compared to internet-based connections. It allows for greater bandwidth and lower latency, making it ideal for applications that require steady throughput or large amounts of data transfer, such as data backups, migrations, or real-time applications.

Direct Connect is designed to reduce the costs associated with transferring large amounts of data between on-premises environments and AWS. It can also enhance security by providing a private network option that avoids exposure to the public internet, further ensuring that sensitive data is handled with higher levels of control. By establishing a dedicated connection, organizations can achieve better operational efficiencies, improved performance for their applications, and more predictable network experiences.

In the context of the other options, a public internet connection is not a characteristic of AWS Direct Connect, as it specifically creates a private line for data transfer. While it simplifies connections, Direct Connect does not directly serve the purpose of managing peering relationships across multiple accounts. Finally, it is different from a VPN, which also provides secure connections but typically routes data over public internet connections rather than a dedicated line.