AWS enhanced its Direct Connect service by adding support for AWS CloudFormation, allowing users to define and automate the provisioning of Direct Connect components such as connections, virtual interfaces, and BGP peering within infrastructure-as-code templates. This facilitates repeatable deployments with drift detection and change management.
This capability helps administrators maintain consistent network configurations alongside other AWS resources, improving operational efficiency and governance. CloudFormation support for Direct Connect was announced as available in all AWS Regions globally by March 2026.
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AWS Direct Connect now supports AWS CloudFormation ↗Source published 2026-03-31. This report was prepared with AI assistance from the linked primary-source material. Claims and limitations should be checked against the original announcement or research.