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Maxwell Wokocha C.
Maxwell Wokocha C.

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AWS Networking Fundamentals

A secure network architecture should be established as a foundational step prior to provisioning cloud resources. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) enables organizations to design, isolate, and control their cloud network environments effectively.

What is a VPC?

A VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) in AWS is a logically isolated private network that you create within the AWS cloud, where you can launch and manage your cloud resources securely.

Let's Build A VPC And It's Dependents In AWS.

Go to the AWS Console and search for VPC.

i. Create VPC.

ii. Give the VPC a name, choose a CIDR Block and Number of Availability Zones.

iii. Take the default and Create.

iv. View VPC.

Create A Subnet.

In AWS, subnets are used to segment a VPC into manageable sections.

i. Search and Select Subnet.

ii. Create Subnet.

iii. Choose VPC, Name Subnet, Choose AZ, IPv4 Subnet CIDR Block, Tag and Create Subnet.

Create An Internet Gateway.

An Internet Gateway enables inbound and outbound internet traffic for resources in a public subnet within an AWS VPC.

i. Search and Select Internet Gateway in the AWS Console.

ii. Name and Create Internet Gateway.

Create A Route Table.

i. Search and Select Route Table in the Console.

ii. Create Route Table.

iii. Name Route Table and Select VPC then Create.

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