landing.json

{
  "version": 2,
  "title": "IBM Cloud Direct Link on Classic (End of Market)",
  "introduction": "The IBM Cloud Direct Link on Classic solution is designed to seamlessly connect your on-premises resources to your cloud resources.",
  "product_page": "https://www.ibm.com/products/direct-link",
  "console_page": "/classic-direct-link",
  "section_topics": {
    "links": [
      {
        "title": "Ordering Direct Link Connect on Classic",
        "href": "/docs/direct-link?topic=direct-link-how-to-order-ibm-cloud-direct-link-connect-classic"
      },
      {
        "title": "Ordering Direct Link Dedicated on Classic",
        "href": "/docs/direct-link?topic=direct-link-how-to-order-ibm-cloud-direct-link-dedicated"
      },
      {
        "title": "Ordering Direct Link Exchange on Classic",
        "href": "/docs/direct-link?topic=direct-link-how-to-order-ibm-cloud-direct-link-exchange"
      }
    ]
  },
  "section_highlights": [
    {
      "title": "End of Market Announcement for Direct Link on Classic",
      "description": "Starting 15 September 2025, new orders for Direct Link on Classic will no longer be accepted. Existing connections will continue to operate without interruption.",
      "href": "https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/direct-link?topic=direct-link-eom-announcement",
      "type": "article",
      "recommended": true
    },
    {
      "title": "Use IBM Direct Link for IBM Cloud network connectivity",
      "description": "Learn how IBM Direct Link lets you provides connectivity from an on-premises external source into IBM Cloud privately and securely.",
      "href": "https://developer.ibm.com/blogs/?mhsrc=ibmsearch_a&mhq=direct%20link%20blog",
      "type": "blog",
      "recommended": true
    }
  ],
  "section_updates": {
    "view_more": "/docs/direct-link?topic=direct-link-direct-link-release-notes",
    "tiles": [
      {
        "date": "22 July 2025",
        "title": "End of Market (EOM) Announcement: 5 September 2025"
      },
      {
        "date": "01 March 2022",
        "title": "Improved user interface"
      }
    ]
  }
}