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Le Huy Ho
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Learning AWS - DVA - Day 8: Gateway Load Balancer

Overview

  • Deploy, scale and manage a fleet of 3rd party network virtual appliances in AWS. (ex: Firewalls, Intrusion Detection and Prevention System, Deep Packet Inspection Systems, payload manipulation, ...)

  • Operates at Layer 3 (Network Layoer) - IP Packets

  • Uses the GENEVE **protocol on port **6081


Target Groups

  • EC2 Instances

  • IP Addresses - must be private IPs


Use Cases

  • Network Security: Easily deploy and manage security appliances like firewalls or intrusion detection systems in your network architecture.

  • Traffic Inspection: Route traffic through appliances for deep packet inspection and monitoring.

  • Hybrid Architectures: Facilitate the integration of on-premises network appliances with AWS.

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