Oracle Cloud Connect Network Design Options for 2024
Network design for an Oracle FastConnect cloud onramp can include a datacenter, another CSP, WAN or remote VPN. There are many has several possible options to deliver a network architecture if a customer wants a dedicated secure connection to OCI FastConnect. FastConnect is the Oracle cloud networking onramp users route traffic from a public internet or private dedicated connections. Carriers, private data centers and dark fiber connections to multiple public clouds are provided through 3rd party connectivity are all options to consider.
Before making any decisions on what the best option is to connect to Oracle Cloud, you must evaluate your use case. Typically, you carrier(s) will explain they are the best option or support from their network to OCI FastConnect exists. However, in our experience (we’ve designed many FastConnects) not all carriers have established NNIs and some who do not, work equally well without one. It really depends on where and what bandwidth requirements you need (Speed, Latency, cost, security)
Tier 1 ISP Cloud Connectivity With Oracle Cloud Connect
Using a global Tier-1 ISP to connect your Oracle Cloud network is an option especially if you are looking to use IPSEC or a private WAN. Global ISP considerations
Here’s a an example of using a telco carrier who extends the client network using MPLS, SDWAN or a Private Line connection option.
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Oracle Cloud Connect Onramp Installation times
Macronet Services has designed hundreds of OCI FastConnect topologies for clients globally. Below is an approximate SLA you should expect have helped clients with and what you should expect when Macronet Services is involved.
Equinix Fabric for Oracle FastConnect
Installing Equinix Fabric for OCI FastConnect has several steps to follow. Keep in mind this service will only work between Equinix locations and not if you have a multi-data center strategy using another provider, for example Digital Realty or Cologix.
Equinix provides an on-demand cloud router which enables a private L3 connection across clouds or colocation space (if in Equinix).
So how does it work? A Cloud Router is established and launch to connect at least two private virtual connections to OCI or another CSP. Equinix does have competitors in this matrix support.
“A physical cross connect isn’t required, so an Equinix Fabric port is not needed. However, a Fabric Cloud Router can host Layer 2 virtual connections which can be used to extend to an Equinix Fabric port.”
AS Ranking is important for IPSEC VP For Oracle FastConnect
Internet ranking is very important if you plan to launch IPSEC or any sort of ZTNA solution over the internet. If two Tier 1 ISPS are AS neighbors via private peering, this most like will result in the end-to-end packet routing will be high performing. Location of peering does play into latency which must be considered as well. If you are looking to deploy on a carrier who has BGP route reflectors nowhere near the metro required. If two tier 1 ISPs are AS neighbors (by private peering), it is more likely that the end-to-end packet performance will be of high quality. Of course, the location of the peering points between the AS’ is important to understand potential latency. A good option to view the AS Ranking of the carrier is at CAIDA directly https://asrank.caida.org/ .
In closing, it is very important if this is your first time establishing a FastConnect you leverage one of our experts for FREE to help assess your design. After hundreds of successful OCI FastConnect deployments, you can leverage our expertise to deliver connectivity quickly and cost effectively.
