AWS Global Accelerator
Use this page as a service-specific case-study starter for architecture, simulation, and optimization scenarios in pinpole.cloud.
Why this service matters
Global Accelerator provides static anycast IPs that route traffic over AWS's global network.
Power:
- Static IP addresses (2 per accelerator)
- Automatic failover across regions
- TCP/UDP termination at edge
- Health checking and traffic dials
- DDoS protection via AWS Shield Standard
Important workflows
- Design - Configure service behavior for your workload.
Configuration sections
- Why Global Accelerator (Power + Limits)
- Accelerator Settings
- Service Quotas
Key configuration points
| Point | Default / Value | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | true | Accelerator Settings |
| Accelerator Type | standard | Accelerator Settings |
| Enable Flow Logs | false | Accelerator Settings |
| IP Address Type | IPV4 | Accelerator Settings |
| Accelerators per account | 20 | Service Quotas |
| Listeners per accelerator | 10 | Service Quotas |
| Port ranges per listener | 10 | Service Quotas |
| Endpoint groups per listener | 20 | Service Quotas |
| Endpoints per endpoint group | 10 | Service Quotas |