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AWS decision-guides documentation change

Service: decision-guides · 2025-11-19 · Documentation low

File: decision-guides/latest/networking-on-aws-how-to-choose/choosing-networking-and-content-delivery-service.md

Summary

Updated references to 'AWS Direct Connect' to 'Direct Connect' for consistency in branding/naming conventions

Security assessment

The changes are purely branding/naming adjustments (removing 'AWS' prefix from service names). No security-related content was added or modified. The security implications of Direct Connect remain unchanged.

Diff

diff --git a/decision-guides/latest/networking-on-aws-how-to-choose/choosing-networking-and-content-delivery-service.md b/decision-guides/latest/networking-on-aws-how-to-choose/choosing-networking-and-content-delivery-service.md
index b29ba9553..d2e0271b8 100644
--- a//decision-guides/latest/networking-on-aws-how-to-choose/choosing-networking-and-content-delivery-service.md
+++ b//decision-guides/latest/networking-on-aws-how-to-choose/choosing-networking-and-content-delivery-service.md
@@ -59 +59 @@ In AWS, your workloads run inside one or more [Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC
-You can use the services in this category to securely connect from on-premises networks to your workloads in the AWS Cloud. You can create a [virtual private network (VPN)](https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/vpn/) to connect remote users by using [AWS Client VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-user-what-is.html), connect on-premises networks using [AWS Site-to-Site VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/s2svpn/VPC_VPN.html), or build a global wide area network (WAN) with [AWS Cloud WAN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/network-manager/latest/cloudwan/what-is-cloudwan.html). You can also set up a direct, private connection to the AWS Cloud using [AWS Direct Connect](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/Welcome.html), providing a direct, secure connection to the cloud with predictable performance. You may also need to connect your on-premises data centers, remote sites, and the cloud. [A hybrid network](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/hybrid-connectivity/hybrid-connectivity.html) can connect these different environments. 
+You can use the services in this category to securely connect from on-premises networks to your workloads in the AWS Cloud. You can create a [virtual private network (VPN)](https://aws.amazon.com/what-is/vpn/) to connect remote users by using [AWS Client VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-user-what-is.html), connect on-premises networks using [AWS Site-to-Site VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/s2svpn/VPC_VPN.html), or build a global wide area network (WAN) with [AWS Cloud WAN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/network-manager/latest/cloudwan/what-is-cloudwan.html). You can also set up a direct, private connection to the AWS Cloud using [Direct Connect](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/Welcome.html), providing a direct, secure connection to the cloud with predictable performance. You may also need to connect your on-premises data centers, remote sites, and the cloud. [A hybrid network](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/hybrid-connectivity/hybrid-connectivity.html) can connect these different environments. 
@@ -170 +170 @@ You can use networking services to connect to the AWS Cloud, connect workloads,
-    * If you require more consistent performance than the internet can provide, consider a direct connection from your on-premises network to AWS (AWS Direct Connect).
+    * If you require more consistent performance than the internet can provide, consider a direct connection from your on-premises network to AWS (Direct Connect).
@@ -209 +209 @@ Network foundations | Optimized for getting started with AWS networking services
-Global and hybrid connectivity |  Optimized to ensure private, secure, and global network connectivity. |  [AWS Client VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-user-what-is.html) [AWS Cloud WAN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/network-manager/latest/cloudwan/what-is-cloudwan.html) [AWS Direct Connect](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/Welcome.html) [AWS Site-to-Site VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/s2svpn/VPC_VPN.html)  
+Global and hybrid connectivity |  Optimized to ensure private, secure, and global network connectivity. |  [AWS Client VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/clientvpn-user/client-vpn-user-what-is.html) [AWS Cloud WAN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/network-manager/latest/cloudwan/what-is-cloudwan.html) [Direct Connect](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/directconnect/latest/UserGuide/Welcome.html) [AWS Site-to-Site VPN](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpn/latest/s2svpn/VPC_VPN.html)  
@@ -289 +289 @@ Create your first global network and attach a VPC.
-AWS Direct Connect
+Direct Connect
@@ -292 +292 @@ AWS Direct Connect
-  * **What is AWS Direct Connect?**
+  * **What is Direct Connect?**
@@ -301 +301 @@ Learn about connecting an on-premises network to AWS.
-  * **Getting started with AWS Direct Connect**
+  * **Getting started with Direct Connect**
@@ -312 +312 @@ Watch a brief introduction to AWS Direct Connect and how to prepare your on-prem
-Connect your data center to AWS using AWS Direct Connect.
+Connect your data center to AWS using Direct Connect.