AWS Site-to-Site VPN
Use this page as a service-specific case-study starter for architecture, simulation, and optimization scenarios in pinpole.cloud.
Why this service matters
Site-to-Site VPN connects on-premises networks to AWS VPCs over encrypted tunnels.
Power:
- IPsec VPN tunnels (redundant per connection)
- Accelerated VPN using Global Accelerator
- Works with Virtual Private Gateway or Transit Gateway
- BGP or static routing
- CloudWatch monitoring
Important workflows
- Design - Configure service behavior for your workload.
Configuration sections
- Why Site-to-Site VPN (Power + Limits)
- VPN Settings
- Service Quotas
Key configuration points
| Point | Default / Value | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Enabled | true | VPN Settings |
| Routing | dynamic | VPN Settings |
| Accelerated VPN | false | VPN Settings |
| VPN connections per VGW | 10 | Service Quotas |
| Tunnels per connection | 2 | Service Quotas |
| BGP routes per connection | 1000 | Service Quotas |