hybrid-cloud-networking

name	hybrid-cloud-networking
description	Configure secure, high-performance connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments using VPN, Direct Connect, and ExpressRoute.
type	skill
created	2026-02-27T00:00:00.000Z
domain	life-learning
category	career
risk	safe
source	community
tags	["skill","life-learning","career","hybrid","cloud","networking"]

Hybrid Cloud Networking

Configure secure, high-performance connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments using VPN, Direct Connect, and ExpressRoute.

Do not use this skill when

• The task is unrelated to hybrid cloud networking
• You need a different domain or tool outside this scope

Instructions

• Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.
• Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.
• Provide actionable steps and verification.
• If detailed examples are required, open resources/implementation-playbook.md.

Purpose

Establish secure, reliable network connectivity between on-premises data centers and cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Use this skill when

• Connect on-premises to cloud
• Extend datacenter to cloud
• Implement hybrid active-active setups
• Meet compliance requirements
• Migrate to cloud gradually

Connection Options

AWS Connectivity

1. Site-to-Site VPN

• IPSec VPN over internet
• Up to 1.25 Gbps per tunnel
• Cost-effective for moderate bandwidth
• Higher latency, internet-dependent

resource "aws_vpn_gateway" "main" {
  vpc_id = aws_vpc.main.id
  tags = {
    Name = "main-vpn-gateway"
  }
}

resource "aws_customer_gateway" "main" {
  bgp_asn    = 65000
  ip_address = "203.0.113.1"
  type       = "ipsec.1"
}

resource "aws_vpn_connection" "main" {
  vpn_gateway_id      = aws_vpn_gateway.main.id
  customer_gateway_id = aws_customer_gateway.main.id
  type                = "ipsec.1"
  static_routes_only  = false
}

2. AWS Direct Connect

• Dedicated network connection
• 1 Gbps to 100 Gbps
• Lower latency, consistent bandwidth
• More expensive, setup time required

Reference: See references/direct-connect.md

Azure Connectivity

1. Site-to-Site VPN

resource "azurerm_virtual_network_gateway" "vpn" {
  name                = "vpn-gateway"
  location            = azurerm_resource_group.main.location
  resource_group_name = azurerm_resource_group.main.name

  type     = "Vpn"
  vpn_type = "RouteBased"
  sku      = "VpnGw1"

  ip_configuration {
    name                          = "vnetGatewayConfig"
    public_ip_address_id          = azurerm_public_ip.vpn.id
    private_ip_address_allocation = "Dynamic"
    subnet_id                     = azurerm_subnet.gateway.id
  }
}