HNCOST05-BP01 Forecast demand and baseline requirements before scaling dedicated connections
Begin with IPSec VPN or small-scale dedicated connection links during testing or migration phases. Monitor traffic patterns to establish baseline bandwidth needs. Scale to larger dedicated connections or LAGs only after validating requirements.
Desired outcome: Cost-efficient scaling that matches actual workload demands, avoiding premature investment in underutilized dedicated connections.
Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: Medium
Benefits of establishing this best practice:
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Reduces upfront capital expenditure
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Prevents over-provisioning of high-cost dedicated links
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Enables data-driven scaling decisions
Implementation guidance
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Analyze historical data transfer costs using services such as Cost Explorer or Cost and Usage
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Analyze traffic patterns using services such as VPC Flow Logs or Transit Gateway Flog Logs
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