Networking

Both AWS Direct Connect and Site‑to‑Site VPN extend an on‑premises network into AWS, Direct Connect offering a private, dedicated fiber link and VPN providing encrypted internet connectivity; together they enable hybrid architectures. They are not storage mechanisms, so they cannot be used for object storage, nor do they handle email delivery or database backup transport, which are unrelated services.

A Network Load Balancer (NLB) can be placed in public subnets with a static IP address and forward traffic to targets in private subnets. Unlike a NAT Gateway, the NLB provides inbound connectivity and maintains a fixed IP, satisfying the requirement for a stable endpoint. The Internet Gateway alone does not provide load balancing or static IPs.

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