What is Network Connectivity Center?
Network Connectivity Center is Google’s central hub for hybrid and multi cloud networks. It enables management of all network connections in one place: on premises, cloud regions, and branch locations. Traffic flows over Google’s global backbone with low latency.
The service implements a hub and spoke architecture where all locations connect through a central hub. This simplifies network topology and enables central policy management.
Core Features
- Central hub for all network connections
- Integration with Cloud VPN and Interconnect
- SD WAN partner integration
- BGP based routing
- Global network backbone
Common Use Cases
Enterprise WAN Modernization: Replace legacy MPLS networks with cloud based connectivity. Google’s backbone offers lower latency and higher bandwidth than traditional WAN solutions.
Multi Cloud Networking: Connect Google Cloud with AWS, Azure, or on premises. Central routing through the Connectivity Hub. Consistent network policies across all environments.
Branch Office Connectivity: Connect branches to Google Cloud via SD WAN partners. Local internet breakout for SaaS, cloud traffic via backbone.
Benefits
- Central management of all connections
- Google’s premium backbone network
- Flexible SD WAN integration
- Simplified network topology
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you with Network Connectivity Center: network architecture, SD WAN integration, migration from legacy WAN, and performance optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Central hub management
- SD WAN integration
- Multi cloud support
- Complexity in large deployments
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Network Connectivity Center?
Network Connectivity Center is a hub for central management of network connections. It connects on premises, cloud, and branch locations via Google's global network.
What is a hub and spoke network?
Hub and spoke is a network topology where a central hub connects all spokes (locations). Traffic between spokes flows through the hub. Network Connectivity Center is the hub.
Which connection types are supported?
The service supports Cloud VPN, Cloud Interconnect, router appliances, and SD WAN partners. All connections are managed centrally in Connectivity Center.
How does SD WAN integrate?
Partner SD WAN solutions can be connected as spokes. Traffic flows over Google's backbone. Central policy management for all locations.
What does Network Connectivity Center cost?
Billing is based on data transfer between spokes. Additional costs apply for underlying connections (VPN, Interconnect).
