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+ [Monitoring DDoS attacks with the Network Security Dashboard](bare_metal_cloud/dedicated_servers/network_security_dashboard)
+ [OVHcloud Connect](products/network-ovhcloud-connect)
+ [Key Concepts](network-ovhcloud-connect-concepts)
+ [Concepts overview](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-concepts-overview)
+ [Layer 2 mode](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-layer2)
+ [Layer 3 mode](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-layer3)
+ [Introduction to OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.1_introduction_to_ovhcloud_connect)
+ [OVHcloud Connect - Glossary](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.2_glossary)
+ [OVHcloud Connect - Providers](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.3_providers)
+ [OVHcloud Connect - PoPs and Regions](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.4_pop_locations_regions)
+ [Multi-AZ architectures for OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.5_multi_az)
+ [Automate OVHcloud Connect with API, CLI, and Terraform](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.6_automation)
+ [OVHcloud Connect - SLAs](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.7_slas)
+ [OVHcloud Connect - Prerequisites & Limitations](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.8_prerequisites_limitations)
+ [Getting started](network-ovhcloud-connect-getting-started)
+ [Installation of OVHcloud Connect Direct from the OVHcloud Control Panel](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-direct-control-panel)
+ [Installation of OVHcloud Connect Provider from the OVHcloud Control Panel](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-provider-control-panel)
+ [How to initiate a diagnostic for OVHcloud Connect from the OVHcloud Control Panel](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-diagnostics)
+ [OVHcloud Connect Logs Forwarding](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-logs-2-customers)
+ [FAQ](network/ovhcloud_connect/occdedicated-faq)
+ [Quick Start: Direct Connection to OVHcloud](network/ovhcloud_connect/2.1_quick_start_direct)
+ [Quick Start: Connection to OVHcloud with a Provider](network/ovhcloud_connect/2.2_quick_start_provider)
+ [Configuration](network-ovhcloud-connect-configuration)
+ [Configuration of OVHcloud Connect using OVHcloud APIv6](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-howto-api)
+ [Order OVHcloud Connect Direct](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.1_order_direct)
+ [Order OVHcloud Connect Provider](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.2_order_provider)
+ [Cancel OVHcloud Connect Direct](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.3_cancel_direct)
+ [Cancel OVHcloud Connect Provider](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.4_cancel_provider)
+ [Associate an OVHcloud Connect to Your vRack](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.5_associate_vrack)
+ [Set up the vRack network for OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.6_vrack_network_setup)
+ [Configure OVHcloud Connect L3 with BGP](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.7_occ_l3_bgp)
+ [Configure OVHcloud Connect L3 with static routes](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.8_occ_l3_static)
+ [Monitor Your OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.9_monitor)
+ [Order or cancel a Cross Connect with an LOA](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.11_cross_connect_loa)
+ [Set up logs forwarding for OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.12_log_forwarding)
+ [Tutorials](network-ovhcloud-connect-tutorials)
+ [Set up a simple OVHcloud Connect architecture](network/ovhcloud_connect/4.1_simple)
+ [Set up a resilient OVHcloud Connect architecture](network/ovhcloud_connect/4.2_resilient)
+ [Troubleshooting](network-ovhcloud-connect-troubleshooting)
+ [Troubleshooting common errors setting up OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-setup-diagnostics)
+ [Troubleshoot OVHcloud Connect](network/ovhcloud_connect/1.9_troubleshooting)
+ [Declare and Follow Up Upon an Incident](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.10_incident_followup)
+ [Additional resources](network-ovhcloud-connect-technical-resources)
+ [Technical capabilities and limitations](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-limits)
+ [OVHcloud Connect - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)](network/ovhcloud_connect/5_faq)
+ [SecNumCloud](network-secnumcloud-connectivity)
+ [Concepts overview](hosted_private_cloud/hosted_private_cloud_powered_by_vmware/snc-connectivity-concepts-overview)
+ [SPN Concept](hosted_private_cloud/hosted_private_cloud_powered_by_vmware/snc-connectivity-concepts-spn)
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+ [Web Cloud Databases - How to manage logs](web_cloud/web_cloud_databases/retrieve-logs)
+ [Managed Kubernetes Service Audit Logs Forwarding](public_cloud/containers_orchestration/managed_kubernetes/forwarding-audit-logs-to-logs-data-platform)
+ [Pushing logs from OVHcloud KMS to Logs Data Platform](manage_and_operate/kms/kms-troubleshooting)
+ [OVHcloud Connect Logs Forwarding](network/ovhcloud_connect/occ-logs-2-customers)
+ [OVHcloud Connect Logs Forwarding](network/ovhcloud_connect/3.12_log_forwarding)
+ [IAM](observability-logs-data-platform-iam)
+ [IAM for Logs Data Platform - Migration and Breaking Changes](manage_and_operate/observability/logs_data_platform/iam_migration_to_iam)
+ [IAM for Logs Data Platform - Presentation and FAQ](manage_and_operate/observability/logs_data_platform/iam_presentation_faq)
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---
title: Introduction to OVHcloud Connect
excerpt: Overview of the concepts required to understand the OVHcloud Connect offer
updated: 2026-02-18
---

## What is OVHcloud Connect?

OVHcloud Connect is a **dedicated, private network connection** between your infrastructure and OVHcloud. Instead of routing traffic over the public internet, OVHcloud Connect establishes a direct link that offers better security, lower latency, and guaranteed bandwidth.

## Who is it for?

OVHcloud Connect is designed for organisations that need:

- **Reliable connectivity** for business-critical applications (ERP, databases, backups).
- **Enhanced security** by keeping traffic off the public internet.
- **Predictable performance** with dedicated bandwidth (no shared bottlenecks).
- **Multi-cloud or hybrid-cloud** architectures connecting on-premises data centres, different cloud infrastructures, or WAN networks to OVHcloud.

## How does it work?

OVHcloud Connect links your network to OVHcloud through a **Point of Presence (PoP)** — a physical location where OVHcloud has networking equipment. You can establish this link in two ways:

| Connection type | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| **OVHcloud Connect Direct** | You manage a physical cable (cross-connect) between your equipment and OVHcloud's equipment in a common Point of Presence. | Organisations already present in an OVHcloud PoP. |
| **OVHcloud Connect Provider** | A third-party network provider among our [partners](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/network/ovhcloud-connect/#partenaires) handles the physical connection on your behalf. | Organisations that are not co-located with OVHcloud or prefer a managed connectivity service. |

### Layer 2 (L2) service - OVHcloud Connect Direct only

OVHcloud Connect L2 links your infrastructure to OVHcloud services at the data link layer (Layer 2). It allows you to extend your private network to OVHcloud datacenters, creating a seamless bridge between your local network and cloud resources, no routing involved. As opposed to Layer 3 service, it is transparent to VLANs (802.1q).

**Key points:**
- It is a strict point-to-point link (**one PoP** and **one AZ** only).
- Redundancy is possible via link aggregation (LACP) on the same PoP.

**Potential use cases:**
- Simple hybrid topologies
- "Lift & Shift" migrations without IP changes
- Applications requiring L2 adjacency or VLAN transparency

### Layer 3 (L3) service

OVHcloud Connect L3 links your infrastructure to OVHcloud services at the network layer (Layer 3). It allows routing and requires routes exchange.

Once the physical link is established, routing is configured using **BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)**, and the connection is associated with your **vRack** — OVHcloud's virtual private network — so your OVHcloud resources can communicate privately with your external infrastructure.

**Key points:**
- It is supported by a Full Mesh architecture allowing multiple PoPs and availability zones (AZ) to be interconnected within a region.
- Network resilience can be created via BGP sessions (multi-peers) and ECMP, with the possibility of automatic failover between multiple PoPs.

**Potential use cases:**
- Enterprise WAN integration (Cloud as a Branch)
- Critical multi-PoP architectures
- Large-scale complex deployments.

## Architecture overview

![Global design](image.png)

## What's next?

- Review the [Glossary](../1.2_glossary) to understand key terms.
- See the list of [Providers](../1.3_providers) available for managed connectivity.
- Read the [prerequisites and limitations](../1.8_prerequisites_limitations) to verify whether OVHcloud Connect meets your use case.
- Jump to the [Quick Start guides: Direct](../2.1_quick_start_direct) to get connected.
- Jump to the [Quick Start guides: Provider](../2.2_quick_start_provider) to get connected.

## Go further

If you would like training or technical assistance for the implementation of our solutions, contact your sales representative or click [this link](/links/professional-services) to get a quote and request a personalized analysis of your project from our Professional Services team experts.

Join our [community of users](/links/community).
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title: Introduction à OVHcloud Connect
excerpt: Vue d'ensemble des concepts nécessaires à la compréhension de l'offre OVHcloud Connect
updated: 2026-02-18
---

## Qu'est-ce qu'OVHcloud Connect ?

OVHcloud Connect est une **connexion réseau privée et dédiée** entre votre infrastructure et OVHcloud. Au lieu d'acheminer le trafic via l'internet public, OVHcloud Connect établit un lien direct qui offre une meilleure sécurité, une latence réduite et une bande passante garantie.

## À qui s'adresse-t-elle ?

OVHcloud Connect s'adresse aux organisations qui ont besoin de :

- **Connectivité fiable** pour les applications critiques pour l'activité (ERP, bases de données, sauvegardes).
- **Sécurité renforcée** en maintenant le trafic hors de l'internet public.
- **Performances prévisibles** grâce à une bande passante dédiée (sans goulets d'étranglement partagés).
- Architectures **multi-cloud ou hybrides** reliant des datacenters sur site, différentes infrastructures cloud ou des réseaux WAN à OVHcloud.

## Comment cela fonctionne-t-il ?

OVHcloud Connect relie votre réseau à OVHcloud via un **Point de présence (PoP)** — un emplacement physique où OVHcloud dispose d'équipements réseau. Vous pouvez établir cette liaison de deux manières :

| Type de connexion | Fonctionnement | Idéal pour |
|---|---|---|
| **OVHcloud Connect Direct** | Vous gérez un câble physique (cross-connect) entre votre équipement et celui d'OVHcloud dans un Point de présence commun. | Les organisations déjà présentes dans un PoP OVHcloud. |
| **OVHcloud Connect Provider** | Un opérateur réseau tiers parmi nos [partenaires](https://www.ovhcloud.com/en/network/ovhcloud-connect/#partenaires) prend en charge la connexion physique pour vous. | Les organisations qui ne sont pas colocalisées avec OVHcloud ou qui préfèrent un service de connectivité managé. |

### Service Layer 2 (L2) - OVHcloud Connect Direct uniquement

OVHcloud Connect L2 relie votre infrastructure aux services OVHcloud au niveau de la couche liaison de données (Layer 2). Il vous permet d'étendre votre réseau privé aux datacenters OVHcloud, créant un pont transparent entre votre réseau local et vos ressources cloud, sans routage. Contrairement au service Layer 3, il est transparent aux VLAN (802.1q).

**Points clés :**
- Il s'agit d'un lien strictement point à point (**un seul PoP** et **une seule AZ**).
- La redondance est possible via l'agrégation de liens (LACP) sur le même PoP.

**Cas d'usage potentiels :**
- Topologies hybrides simples
- Migrations « Lift & Shift » sans changement d'adressage IP
- Applications nécessitant l'adjacence L2 ou la transparence VLAN

### Service Layer 3 (L3)

OVHcloud Connect L3 relie votre infrastructure aux services OVHcloud au niveau de la couche réseau (Layer 3). Il permet le routage et nécessite l'échange de routes.

Une fois le lien physique établi, le routage est configuré via **BGP (Border Gateway Protocol)**, et la connexion est associée à votre **vRack** — le réseau privé virtuel d'OVHcloud — afin que vos ressources OVHcloud puissent communiquer en privé avec votre infrastructure externe.

**Points clés :**
- Il repose sur une architecture Full Mesh permettant d'interconnecter plusieurs PoPs et availability zones (AZ) au sein d'une région.
- La résilience réseau peut être obtenue via des sessions BGP (multi-peers) et ECMP, avec la possibilité d'un basculement automatique entre plusieurs PoPs.

**Cas d'usage potentiels :**
- Intégration WAN d'entreprise (Cloud as a Branch)
- Architectures multi-PoP critiques
- Déploiements complexes à grande échelle.

## Vue d'ensemble de l'architecture

![Conception globale](image.png)

## Et ensuite ?

- Consultez le [Glossaire](../1.2_glossary) pour comprendre les termes clés.
- Découvrez la liste des [Providers](../1.3_providers) disponibles pour la connectivité managée.
- Lisez les [prérequis et limitations](../1.8_prerequisites_limitations) pour vérifier si OVHcloud Connect répond à votre cas d'usage.
- Accédez aux [guides Quick Start : Direct](../2.1_quick_start_direct) pour vous connecter.
- Accédez aux [guides Quick Start : Provider](../2.2_quick_start_provider) pour vous connecter.

## Aller plus loin

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