Hybrid cloud has become the standard for most enterprises today. However, connecting your legacy data center to Google Cloud requires careful consideration.

Many teams rely on mission-critical database replication over a standard VPN tunnel. While this may function adequately, issues arise when the internet experiences hiccups, leading to packet loss spikes and significant replication lag. The Network Link is a crucial dependency in your hybrid architecture.

I have conducted a technical comparison of HA VPN vs. Cloud Interconnect, covering the following points:

• The Trade-offs: Throughput vs. Cost vs. Setup Time.
• The SLA Math: Understanding why HA VPN requires two tunnels to achieve 99.99% uptime.
• The "Gotcha": Recognising how MTU mismatches (1500 vs. 1460) can lead to silent packet drops.
• The Strategy: Considering the benefits of building both options—using VPN for immediate needs and Interconnect for future scalability.

Don't let a £50 internet glitch compromise your million-dollar architecture.

Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eQVXJvcS

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