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Creating Cloud Connection (Sakura Cloud)

This page explains how to connect to Sakura Cloud using the Create Cloud Connection function on the OCX Portal. Through the "Private Link for BBIX" feature of Sakura Cloud, OCX connects your network to Sakura Cloud at Layer 3.

About Private Link for BBIX *External link.

Information​

Private Link for BBIX is a service that connects the customer and Sakura Cloud at Layer 3. Therefore, you must prepare Layer 3 equipment (routers or L3 switches) capable of routing control on your side. Route exchange and control between the customer and Sakura Cloud are performed via Static Routing or BGP.

Furthermore, as the connection is intended to be redundant, we strongly recommend designing your network (including equipment redundancy and routing) before considering a connection with Sakura Cloud. For detailed specifications of Private Link for BBIX, please contact Sakura Internet Inc.

Preparation​

Please confirm the following before creating a Cloud Connection:

  1. Your User Role is either admin or user.
  2. Apply for Private Link for BBIX with Sakura Cloud in advance and have the following information ready:
    • Sakura Internet Member ID (A string consisting of 3 letters and 5 digits).
    • Service Code (A 12-digit number issued after applying for Private Link for BBIX).
    • VLAN ID (A number specified for use with Cloud Connection after applying for Private Link for BBIX).
  3. Conduct network design in advance according to the environment you wish to build:
    • Redundant connection configuration with Sakura Internet equipment at Layer 3 (VRRP, BGP, etc.).
    • Route control method (Static Route or BGP).
    • IP address utilization and assignment (Planning for connection with Sakura Internet side equipment and IP addressing used within Sakura Cloud).

Procedure for Creating a Cloud Connection (Sakura Cloud)​

  1. Log in to the OCX Portal.

  2. Click [Cloud Connections] from the left navigation bar.

  3. On the Cloud Connections list page, click [Create] and select さくらのクラウド (Sakura Cloud).

  4. The screen will switch to the information input page. Fill in the following items and click [Create]. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

    • Note: Only Cloud Connection with Redundancy can be created. Cloud Connection without Redundancy is not available for this service.
    • You must enter the following settings for both the Primary and Secondary Cloud Connections.
    • Name
      • Set an arbitrary name (max 40 characters). Leading/trailing whitespace will be automatically removed. Using easily identifiable names is recommended when managing multiple connections.
    • Speed (Bandwidth)
      • Select a value from 1, 2, or 5Gbps.
      • Note: The value must be the same for both Primary and Secondary Cloud Connections.
    • VLAN ID
      • Enter the VLAN ID specified by Sakura Internet. We recommend planning your VLAN IDs in advance (including IDs used on-premises, other VCIs, or other Cloud Connections).
      • Note: Enter the same value for both Primary and Secondary Cloud Connections.
    • Cloud Name
      • さくらのクラウド will be displayed.
    • Cloud NNI PoP Name
      • Select the desired location from the drop-down menu.
      • Note: Set the appropriate Cloud NNI PoP names for both Primary and Secondary.
    • Customer ID
      • Enter the Member ID you use for Sakura Cloud.
    • Service Code
      • Enter the 12-digit service code issued after applying for Private Link for BBIX.

  5. The [Confirm Creation] pop-up will appear. Review the costs and click [Create].

  6. Confirm that the status of the created Cloud Connection becomes ordered on the list page. The status billing pending will also be displayed, indicating the grace period before billing starts.

  7. Once the provisioning process on the Sakura Cloud side is complete, the status of the Cloud Connection on the OCX Portal will change to available.

    • Note: Provisioning typically takes approximately 14 days.

This completes the creation of the Cloud Connection (Sakura Cloud).

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