S2S VPN connectivity not supported on Mendix Cloud

Issue

A Mendix application hosted on Mendix Cloud requires connectivity to an external system. The external provider requires Site-to-Site (S2S) Virtual Private Network (VPN) connectivity. A Site-to-Site VPN is a connection between two or more networks, such as a corporate network and a branch office network.

Environment

Mendix Cloud

Cause

Mendix Cloud does not natively support S2S VPN connectivity. The Private Connectivity solution offered by Mendix, which is currently in public beta, also does not support S2S VPN.

Solution/Workaround

While direct S2S VPN connectivity is not supported on Mendix Cloud, a workaround is available using an Amazon Web Services (AWS) or Microsoft Azure account by following these steps:

1. Use an AWS or Azure account as a connectivity hub.
2. Connect from Mendix Cloud to the AWS or Azure account.
3. From the AWS or Azure account, establish a connection via PrivateLink to the third-party system.

This approach indirectly achieves connectivity between the Mendix application and the external system that requires S2S VPN.

Additional information

• Private Connectivity | Mendix Documentation
• What is AWS Site-to-Site VPN? - AWS Site-to-Site VPN