Exam AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate SAA-C03 topic 1 question 499 discussion

Hosted Connection 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, Dedicated Connection 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 100 Gbps

D For Dedicated Connections, 1 Gbps, 10 Gbps, and 100 Gbps ports are available. For Hosted Connections, connection speeds of 50 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 200 Mbps, 300 Mbps, 400 Mbps, 500 Mbps, 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, 5 Gbps and 10 Gbps may be ordered from approved AWS Direct Connect Partners. See AWS Direct Connect Partners for more information.

No, you cannot directly adjust the speed of an existing Direct Connect connection through the AWS Management Console. To adjust the speed of an existing Direct Connect connection, you typically need to contact your Direct Connect service provider. They can assist you in modifying the speed of your connection based on your requirements. Depending on the provider, this process may involve submitting a request or contacting their support team to initiate the necessary changes. Keep in mind that adjusting the speed of your Direct Connect connection may also involve contractual and billing considerations.

A: Not secure as sharing with another account B: I don't think this possible as you need ISP to setup Direct Connect C: Less secure due to sharing D: Direct connect partners can provide hosted solutions for existing accounts so correct answer

< 1 Gbps = Hosted (through partner)

If you already have an existing AWS Direct Connect connection configured at 1 Gbps, and you wish to reduce the connection bandwidth to 200 Mbps to minimize costs, you should indeed contact your AWS Direct Connect Partner and request to lower the connection speed to 200 Mbps.

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company need to setup a cheaper connection (200 M) but B is incorrect because you can only order port speeds of 1, 10, or 100 Gbps for more flexibility you can go with hosted connection, You can order port speeds between 50 Mbps and 10 Gbps. https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-vpc-connectivity-options/aws-direct-connect.html

By opting for a lower capacity 200 Mbps connection instead of the 1 Gbps connection, the company can significantly reduce costs. This solution ensures a dedicated and secure connection while aligning with the company's low utilization, resulting in cost savings.

A hosted connection is a lower-cost option that is offered by AWS Direct Connect Partners