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Mahammad Rafi
Mahammad Rafi

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I Built a CIDR Calculator for Cloud Networking (AWS, Azure, Kubernetes)

Subnetting and CIDR calculations are essential skills for anyone working in cloud and networking.

But in real-world scenarios—especially in AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes—CIDR planning can quickly become confusing and error-prone.

The Problem
While working with cloud environments, I noticed:

  • Manual CIDR calculations take time.
  • Subnet planning gets complex very quickly.
  • CIDR overlaps cause major issues in networking.
  • Most tools don’t explain the concepts clearly.

Why I Built This

To solve this, I created:

👉 https://www.cidrhub.com

CIDRHub is more than just a calculator — it's a cloud networking tool and learning platform.

What It Does

1) Fast CIDR calculations.

2) Subnet mask & IP range generation.

3) Cloud network planning (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes).

4) Practical subnetting guidance.

Real-World Focus

CIDRHub helps you:

  • Avoid CIDR overlaps
  • Plan scalable subnets
  • Understand real cloud networking
  • Design better architectures

Who Is This For?

  • Network Engineers
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Cloud Engineers
  • Students learning networking

Try It

👉 https://www.cidrhub.com

Final Thoughts

Subnetting is a core skill, but it doesn't have to be complicated.

The goal of CIDRHub is to make subnetting easier and more practical for real-world use.


Would love your feedback!

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