This tutorial applies to scenarios where you do not have a CX (Cloud Exchange) platform account and need to achieve interconnection between Tencent Cloud and other clouds. In this service, Tencent Cloud purchases the connection service from the CX platform on behalf of the customer, helping the customer achieve one-stop integration.
Regardless of the peer cloud, the configuration process for customers in the Tencent Cloud console remains the same. However, for the peer cloud configuration, you must refer to the configuration guide of the peer cloud.
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In the one-stop mode, Tencent Cloud handles the relevant configurations on the CX platform on behalf of the customer, so the customer does not need to be aware of the differences in the CX platform. You only need to complete the peer-side configuration as required, based on the specific peer cloud.
Prerequisites
If you have a requirement for using Cloud Exchange, first contact your business manager or submit a ticket to apply. We will then develop a suitable networking solution for you. Meanwhile, please prepare the following information in advance:
Peer cloud: for example, AWS.
Peer region: for example, Singapore.
Peer cloud account information: for example, AWS account ID.
Bandwidth: for example, 10G*2.
Region: for example, Singapore.
Special requirements: for example, latency.
VLAN information: for example, 2999.
After you provide the above information, we will verify the resources as soon as possible. Once the verification is complete, we will promptly notify you to proceed with the next steps. The estimated processing time is 1 to 7 business days.
Configuration on the Microsoft Cloud Side
1. Create a physical connection (ExpressRoute circuit).
Follow the Microsoft Cloud guidance to create the physical connection. After creation, a service key is generated, as shown in the screenshot below. Provide this key to the Tencent Cloud engineer.
Create a configuration example: Follow the Microsoft Cloud documentation to create an ExpressRoute, completing parameter configurations such as region selection, circuit name assignment, and port type selection.
Note:
The following configuration is an example and is for reference only. Please adjust it according to your actual business needs.
2. Create an Azure private peering connection.
Enter the interconnection configuration (which supports secondary modification, allowing you to correct any parameters entered incorrectly during the initial creation).
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Interconnection configuration: The relevant parameters can be modified later. Even if you enter incorrect parameters during the initial creation, you can correct them subsequently.
The VLAN is provided by the Tencent Cloud engineer.
After the above steps are completed, the Tencent Cloud engineer deploys the circuit. The new circuit is then bound to this Azure account and the specified Tencent account.
After the parameters are correctly configured and the peer Tencent Cloud dedicated tunnel is set up, you can see that the corresponding Azure private connection is enabled.
Note:
Tencent Cloud only provides guidance suggestions for dedicated line interconnection configuration. If there are any discrepancies with the actual Azure configuration, please refer to the configuration guidance documents on the official Azure website or consult the Azure after-sales team.
Tencent-Side Configuration
Step 1: Viewing Cloud Exchange Information in the Console
1. Log in to the Direct Connect console and click Cloud Exchange in the left sidebar. You can then view the Cloud Exchange instance information, complete the acceptance (Note: acceptance must be completed on the peer side first), and confirm payment. 2. Wait for you to complete the connection acceptance in the AWS console. Then, check that the Cloud Exchange instance status is Running in the Tencent Cloud console to start billing.
Step 2: Building Cloud Resources with One Click in the Console.
3. On the Cloud Exchange list page, click Build Cloud Resources with One Click.
4. Fill in the basic configuration for the dedicated tunnel and click Next: Advanced Configuration.
5. Fill in the advanced configuration associated with the dedicated tunnel and click Next: Configure IDC Device.
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In this example, the interconnection IP address, BGP ASN, and BGP key entered in the Tencent Cloud console must match the configuration entered in the AWS console. Otherwise, the dedicated tunnel cannot be connected.
6. Click Complete to finish configuring the dedicated tunnel.
Step 3: Verifying the Dedicated Tunnel Status.
1. Wait for you to complete the configuration on the AWS side.
3. On the Cloud Exchange instance page, click Tunnel Instance ID.
4. On the Tunnel Instance > Advanced Configuration page, you can view the dedicated tunnel connection status. A BGP neighbor status of established indicates that the connection is up.
Resource Interconnection Verification (On-Demand)
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Traffic must be allowed by the security group rules.
You can create compute instances on Tencent Cloud and Microsoft Azure and connect related cloud resources as needed.