Shared networking
We offer a shared networking service. This is where we deploy a virtual network or virtual private cloud (VPC) for you.
When we do this, we allocate a classless inter-domain routing (CIDR) block from our IP Address Management (IPAM) pool.
You then get access to our central network services. These are:
Hybrid connectivity to on-premises services
This lets you extend your cloud services to other infrastructure. For example: a data centre.
It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Centralised traffic management
This gives you secure connections:
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between workloads
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within workloads
This includes:
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routing
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IP address management
It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Secure connectivity between customer accounts or subscriptions
This includes traffic firewalling. It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Protective DNS
This integrates the cloud platform with the National Cyber Security Centre’s protective DNS. Protective DNS stops access to malicious domains.
It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Managed internet access (outbound)
This allows customers and their workloads to access the internet. It includes secure web browsing and URL filtering.
It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Managed ingress (AWS only)
This is web application firewalling and DDoS.
It’s centrally managed and only available on AWS.
Self-service public DNS
This lets platform customers manage their public DNS.
It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Workload access
This lets Scots users access workloads on the cloud platform.
It’s available on both AWS and Microsoft Azure.
Who can use shared networking
All users on the platform.
You must be able to meet your networking responsibilites to use the service.
How to get shared networking
You should subscribe to the service when you onboard, even if you do not think you'll use it straight away.
This is because if you need the shared networking service later, you will need to redeploy your VPC or virtual network and any workloads they contain. This will be more expensive than if we deploy it for you.
How much shared networking costs
AWS costs
In AWS, there’s a monthly cost for using our shared networking service per connected VPC. This is on top of your base costs.
This should cost less than managing and running your own networking services.
Azure costs
We cover most of the costs for shared networking within Azure. You’ll have to pay for:
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inter-network traffic costs
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any services you access through it