Azure ExpressRoute and ExpressRoute Direct connection
Source: Network Infrastructure
Azure ExpressRoute and ExpressRoute Direct connection
ExpressRoute connections use a private, dedicated connection through a third-party connectivity provider. This connection is private.
Benefits:
- Up to 100 Gbps bandwith - supports dynamic scaling of bandwidth and direct access to national clouds.
- Global reach - traffic over private connection.
- Up to 99.95% availability SLA across the entire connection.
Challenges:
- Can be complex to set up.
- Working with a third-party connectivity provider.
- Requires high-bandwidth routers on-premises.