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Smit Vaghasiya
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Setting Up VPC Peering for Secure Access to ElastiCache in a Private Subnet

When working with Amazon ElastiCache hosted in a private subnet, ensuring secure and seamless connectivity is crucial. In scenarios where a VPN is used for accessing resources, VPC peering is an effective solution to enable communication between the VPN VPC and the ElastiCache VPC. Here's a step-by-step guide to configure and use this setup efficiently:

Why VPC Peering?

VPC peering allows you to route traffic between two VPCs using private IP addresses. It's particularly useful when resources like ElastiCache are isolated in a private subnet for security purposes and you need to access them from another VPC, such as one connected via VPN.

Steps to Configure VPC Peering

1. Create a VPC Peering Connection: Establish a peering connection between the VPN VPC and the ElastiCache VPC. Make sure both VPCs are in the same AWS Region or across supported Regions.

2. Update Route Tables: Add the CIDR range of the VPN VPC to the route table of the private subnet in the ElastiCache VPC. Similarly, add the CIDR range of the ElastiCache VPC to the route table in the VPN VPC.

3. Modify Security Groups: Configure the security groups associated with the ElastiCache instance to allow inbound traffic from the CIDR range of the VPN VPC. This ensures that only traffic from the VPN-connected devices can access ElastiCache.

4. Test the Connection: To connect to ElastiCache:
~ First, establish a VPN connection to the VPN VPC.
~ Once connected to the VPN, you can interact with the ElastiCache instance as though it is within the same network.

Key Considerations
DNS Resolution: If you're using ElastiCache with a domain name, ensure that DNS resolution is enabled for the peering connection.

Latency: VPC peering ensures low-latency connectivity as it avoids the public internet.

Final Thoughts
By configuring VPC peering and route tables appropriately, you can seamlessly access ElastiCache in a private subnet via a VPN. This setup combines security, performance, and flexibility, enabling you to leverage ElastiCache efficiently in your applications.

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