Enhancing Internet Traffic Management: A Practical Guide to IP-Based Routing in Amazon Route 53

IP-Based Routing Policy

IP-based routing policy is a network configuration strategy that directs incoming network traffic to specific destinations based on the source or destination IP addresses. It is a fundamental component of routing in computer networks and is used to determine how data packets should be forwarded within a network.

With Amazon Route 53’s IP-based routing, you gain the flexibility to fine-tune your DNS routing according to your comprehension of your network, applications, and clients. This empowers you to make informed DNS routing decisions that best serve your end users. IP-based routing provides a high level of control, enabling you to enhance performance or reduce network expenses by supplying Route 53 with data in the form of user-IP-to-endpoint mappings.

While geolocation and latency-based routing rely on data collected and maintained by Route 53, IP-based routing offers an extra layer of customization based on your specific knowledge of your customer base. For instance, a global video content provider may wish to direct end users from a particular internet service provider (ISP) to specific endpoints.

Some typical scenarios where IP-based routing proves beneficial include:

1. Directing end users from particular ISPs to designated endpoints, allowing you to optimize network transit costs and performance.