Updating a Cloud Connection (AWS)
After creating a Cloud Connection, the following parameters can be changed:
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Name changes
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Speed changes for certain clouds (availability depends on the cloud provider; please refer to the notes below for details)
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Note: Parameters not listed above (e.g., cloud-side Account ID, etc.) cannot be changed. To modify these, you must recreate the resource.
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Note: When recreating a resource, fees will be incurred based on the Cloud Connection Pricing Structure.
Notes on Speed (Bandwidth) Changes
Changing the speed (bandwidth) for a Cloud Connection depends on the specifications of each cloud provider, so the behavior will vary. Please be aware of the following:
| Cloud Name | Bandwidth Change via OCX Portal | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| AWS (Amazon Web Services) | Not Available | To change the bandwidth, you must recreate the Cloud Connection. Note that fees will be incurred based on the Cloud Connection Pricing Structure. |
| Azure | Available (Increase only) | After making changes in the OCX Portal, a bandwidth change is required in "ExpressRoute circuits" on the Azure portal. |
| Google Cloud | Available (Increase and decrease) | — |
| Sakura Cloud | Change via support inquiry | To request a change, please contact us via the Inquiry Desk on the Dashboard. |
| Oracle Cloud | Available (Increase and decrease) | After making changes in the OCX Portal, a bandwidth change is required in "FastConnect" on the Oracle Cloud console. |
| IBM Cloud | Available (Increase and decrease) | After making changes in the OCX Portal, change approval is required in "Direct Link" on the IBM Cloud console. |
| Alibaba Cloud | Available (Increase and decrease) | After making changes in the OCX Portal, a bandwidth change is required in "Physical Connection" on the Alibaba Cloud console. |
This page explains the procedure for updating a Cloud Connection (AWS) using the OCX Portal.
Preparation
Please confirm the following before changing the settings for a Cloud Connection (AWS):
- Your User Role is either
adminoruser. - The status of the Cloud Connection you wish to change is
availableorattached.
Procedure for Updating a Cloud Connection (AWS)
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Log in to the OCX Portal.
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Click [Cloud Connections] from the left navigation bar.
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Click the
Edit iconin the Actions column on the right side of the target Cloud Connection. -
The screen will switch to the information input screen. Fill in the following items and click [Edit]. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
- Name
- Set any name you prefer.
- Maximum length is 40 characters.
- Any leading or trailing whitespace in the resource name will be automatically removed.
- Name
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The [Confirm Update] pop-up will appear. If there are no issues with the content, click [Edit].
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The Cloud Connections list page will be displayed. Confirm that the changes have been reflected.
This completes the process for updating a Cloud Connection (AWS).