Cloud services are only useful if your network can reach them securely and efficiently. In this episode, we examine the various ways networks connect to cloud providers, including VPNs, direct fiber links, and hybrid interconnects. You’ll learn how site-to-site VPNs provide encrypted tunnels between your internal network and a cloud-hosted VPC, and how solutions like AWS Direct Connect or Azure ExpressRoute offer lower latency and dedicated bandwidth.

We also cover how failover, bandwidth scaling, and QoS are handled in these connections, and how you can design a cloud connectivity strategy that balances cost, performance, and security. Whether you’re building out hybrid infrastructure or troubleshooting slow cloud app performance, this episode provides the insight you need to make informed decisions about cloud access and redundancy.