What is Network Connectivity Center?
Network Connectivity Center (NCC) is Google’s central hub for hybrid and multi cloud networks. It enables management of network connections in one place: on-premises locations, Google Cloud VPCs, and other cloud environments. A hub is a global resource to which spokes from different regions can be attached.
The service implements a hub-and-spoke architecture. When a hub contains both VPC spokes and hybrid spokes, any-to-any connectivity is supported across all of these spokes. This simplifies network topology compared to classic mesh connections and enables centralized management.
Core Features
- Central, global hub for network connections with spokes from multiple regions
- VPC spokes for connecting VPC networks across various topologies
- NCC Gateway spokes for security functions, e.g. integrating third-party Secure Service Edge (SSE)
- Router appliance feature for site-to-site or site-to-cloud connectivity via third-party appliances
- Central management via Google’s global network
Typical Use Cases
Enterprise WAN modernization: Replace legacy networks with cloud-based connectivity over Google’s network, using central hub management instead of complex mesh topologies.
Multi cloud networking: Connect Google Cloud VPCs with on-premises locations or other clouds. Central routing through the hub, consistent management across all connected environments.
Branch office connectivity: Connect branches via router appliances or partner SD WAN solutions as spokes.
Security integration: NCC Gateway spokes allow integrating third-party Secure Service Edge solutions into the network architecture.
Benefits
- Central management of all connections through a global hub
- Any-to-any connectivity between VPC and hybrid spokes
- Flexible integration of SD WAN and security partner solutions
- Simplified network topology compared to classic mesh networking
Integration with innFactory
As a certified Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you with Network Connectivity Center: network architecture, integrating SD WAN and security partner solutions, migrating existing WAN structures, and performance optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Central hub management
- SD WAN integration
- Multi cloud support
- Complexity in large deployments
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Network Connectivity Center?
Network Connectivity Center (NCC) is a hub for centrally managing network connections. It connects on-premises locations, Google Cloud VPCs, and other clouds through a hub-and-spoke architecture.
What is a hub and spoke network?
Hub and spoke is a network topology where a central hub connects all spokes (locations or networks). An NCC hub is a global resource that can have spokes attached from multiple regions.
Which spoke types are supported?
NCC supports VPC spokes for connecting VPC networks, NCC Gateway spokes for security functions such as Secure Service Edge (SSE) integration, and router appliance spokes for site-to-site or site-to-cloud connectivity via third-party appliances.
How does SD WAN integrate?
Partner SD WAN solutions and router appliances can be connected as spokes. Traffic flows over Google's global network, with central management through the hub.
What does Network Connectivity Center cost?
NCC Gateway spokes incur an hourly charge based on the selected capacity tier, plus a charge for data processed. Costs for underlying connections such as Cloud VPN or Cloud Interconnect are billed separately; some spoke types are free up to a certain count. See the official pricing page for current details.
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