AWS NETWORKING
INTRODUCTION
• Welcome to the presentation on AWS Networking.
• Today, we will explore the key concepts and components of AWS networking, and how
they contribute to building scalable and secure cloud infrastructure.
OVERVIEW OF AWS NETWORKING
• AWS offers a comprehensive set of networking services to help you design, deploy, and
manage your cloud infrastructure.
• These services enable you to establish connectivity, control traffic, and ensure high
availability and security.
VIRTUAL PRIVATE CLOUD (VPC)
• VPC is the fundamental building block of AWS networking.
• It is a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud where you can launch resources in a
virtual network.
• VPC provides control over IP addressing, subnets, routing, security, and network
gateways.
SUBNETS
• Subnets are subdivisions of a VPC's IP address range.
• They enable you to segment your infrastructure and control traffic flow.
• Public subnets have direct internet access, while private subnets do not.
• You can strategically place resources in appropriate subnets based on their security
requirements.
ROUTE TABLES
• Route tables determine how network traffic is directed within a VPC.
• They contain rules for routing traffic between subnets and to the internet.
• Route tables are associated with subnets and can be customized to meet specific
requirements.
INTERNET GATEWAY
• An Internet Gateway (IGW) enables communication between instances in a VPC and the
internet.
• It acts as a bridge between the VPC and the public internet.
• IGW allows inbound and outbound internet connectivity for resources in public subnets.
NAT GATEWAY
• A Network Address Translation (NAT) Gateway allows instances in private subnets to
access the internet while remaining protected.
• It provides outbound internet connectivity for private instances, allowing them to initiate
outbound connections.
ELASTIC IP ADDRESSES
• Elastic IP addresses (EIPs) are static public IPv4 addresses associated with your AWS
account.
• EIPs can be assigned to EC2 instances, NAT gateways, and load balancers.
• They provide a way to retain a consistent IP address even if instances or services are
stopped or restarted.
SECURITY GROUPS
• Security Groups act as virtual firewalls for your instances.
• They control inbound and outbound traffic based on rules defined by you.
• Security Groups operate at the instance level and provide granular control over access.
NETWORK ACCESS CONTROL LISTS (NACLS)
• NACLs are stateless, subnet-level firewalls that control inbound and outbound traffic.
• They allow or deny traffic based on rules defined by you.
• NACLs provide an added layer of security and can be used to restrict access between
subnets.
VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK (VPN)
CONNECTIONS
• VPN Connections enable secure communication between your on-premises data center
and your VPC.
• They establish an encrypted tunnel over the public internet, ensuring data privacy.
• VPN Connections are ideal for extending your existing network infrastructure to the
cloud.
DIRECT CONNECT
• Direct Connect establishes a dedicated network connection between your on-premises
data center and AWS.
• It provides a high-bandwidth, low-latency link for transferring large amounts of data.
• Direct Connect offers a more consistent and reliable connection compared to VPN over
the public internet.
AWS GLOBAL ACCELERATOR
• AWS Global Accelerator improves the performance and availability of your applications.
• It directs traffic to your applications through the AWS global network infrastructure.
• Global Accelerator uses the AWS Edge Locations to optimize the path and reduce latency
for your users.
LOAD BALANCING
• AWS offers multiple load balancing options to distribute traffic across multiple instances.
• Elastic Load Balancer (ELB) automatically scales and directs traffic to healthy instances.
• Application Load Balancer (ALB) operates at the application layer and provides
advanced routing features.
SUMMARY
• AWS Networking provides a robust set of services for building scalable and secure cloud
infrastructure.
• Understanding VPCs, subnets, routing, gateways, and security groups is crucial for
designing a well-architected network.
• Leveraging VPN Connections, Direct Connect, and Global Accelerator ensures reliable
and optimized connectivity.
• Utilizing load balancers helps distribute traffic and improve application availability.