When you only need it for a while
A broadcaster needs a private link to a production partner for a tournament. An auditor needs access to a data room for a month. A migration needs a temporary path between two providers. None of these justify a physical cross-connect.
VXCs fit short-term work
Because a VXC runs over existing ports, setting it up is quick, and removing it afterwards leaves nothing behind.
Plan it like a project
- Define start and end dates.
- Agree bandwidth and security controls.
- Test before the critical period.
- Remove the VXC when the project ends.
Keep security tight
Temporary links should still follow your access controls. Limit which networks are reachable and log activity.
