What is the primary function of AWS Direct Connect?

The primary function of AWS Direct Connect is to establish a low-latency connection to AWS services. This service allows users to create a dedicated network connection from their on-premises data centers to Amazon Web Services. By doing this, organizations can achieve more consistent network performance, reduced bandwidth costs, and improved reliability compared to standard internet connections.

Many applications and workloads benefit from lower latency, particularly those that require quick response times or handle large volumes of data. Direct Connect helps facilitate these needs by providing a more stable and direct line to AWS resources, such as EC2 instances, S3 storage, and other AWS services, enhancing overall performance and efficiency.

The other options do not align with the primary function of Direct Connect. For instance, backing up data in S3 and creating virtual machines do not involve establishing dedicated network connections. Similarly, managing DNS settings does not pertain to the network connection capabilities provided by AWS Direct Connect.