A water utility hosts burst analytics gear in a co-location cage and must connect that environment to AWS for periodic large transfers. Architects must choose among Direct Connect, Site-to-Site VPN, and public endpoints. Which evaluation best matches professional hybrid design?
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Short Explanation
Co-lo to cloud is a menu, not a slogan. If you need a fat private pipe, order Direct Connect; if you need encrypted backup or lighter flows, VPN still shines; public endpoints are the takeout window. Match the link to the burst analytics appetite.
Full Explanation
Co-location facilities commonly offer AWS Direct Connect on-ramps, making DX appropriate when the water utility needs dedicated capacity and private connectivity for burst analytics. Site-to-Site VPN provides encrypted connectivity over the internet and is suitable for backup paths or modest volumes. Public service endpoints may suffice when data classification and architecture allow internet egress, but they are not the default when private hybrid connectivity is required. Choosing blindly without matching bandwidth, privacy, and resilience needs is not professional design.