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Create private network connections

Private network connections let NineData access supported cloud services through the cloud provider's internal network, avoiding exposure of the target cloud database through a public network address.

Overview​

Many cloud databases can be reached over the public internet, but that approach can introduce security exposure, network latency, and public traffic costs. A private network connection creates a private channel between NineData and the target cloud service so data access and transfer can stay within the cloud provider's internal network.

Use private network connections when you need secure access to cloud databases without assigning public network addresses to those services.

Highlights​

  • High security: Data transfers use the private network path between the cloud environment and NineData instead of traversing the public internet.

  • Efficient transfer: Private network access helps reduce delays and packet loss caused by public network congestion.

  • Cost control: The target cloud service does not need a public network address for NineData access.

  • Multi-cloud support: Supported cloud services include Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, Huawei Cloud, Baidu Cloud, and AWS.

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    Baidu Cloud supports direct connection through the private network without manually creating a private network connection. For details, see Create a data source.

Use cases​

Private network connections are useful in the following scenarios:

  • Secure access: Access databases and servers in the target cloud provider's internal network through a private path.
  • Data transfer: Use private network access for replication, backup, and recovery scenarios that move large amounts of data.

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