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Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Learn to create and configure a custom VPC with public and private subnets, routing, and security controls.

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60 minEstimated time
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Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Lab overview

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a foundational AWS service that allows you to create a logically isolated section of the AWS cloud where you can launch resources in a virtual network that you define. VPCs provide control over your network environment, including IP address ranges, subnets, route tables, and network gateways. This isolation enhances security and provides flexibility in how you architect your cloud infrastructure.

Objectives

Upon completion of this beginner level lab, you will be able to:

  • Create a custom VPC with a defined CIDR block in AWS
  • Configure a subnet within your VPC to segment your network
  • Create and associate a custom route table to control network traffic
  • Set up an Internet Gateway to enable internet connectivity
  • Deploy an EC2 instance in your custom VPC and subnet
  • Demonstrate how routing configurations affect instance connectivity

Who is this lab for?

This lab is designed for:

  • Cloud beginners looking to understand AWS networking
  • System administrators transitioning to AWS
  • DevOps engineers and cloud architects
  • Students learning AWS fundamentals

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of networking concepts (IP addressing, subnets)
  • Familiarity with AWS console navigation
  • Basic knowledge of EC2 instances

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Duration
60 min
Steps
4

Environment

Live Cloud Environment

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  • Real environment, pre-credentialed
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  • Isolated sandbox, auto cleanup
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Lab curriculum

  1. 01

    Signing into AWS Console

  2. 02

    Creating VPC and Subnets in AWS Console

    1 automated check

  3. 03

    Creating Route Table and Internet Gateway

    1 automated check

  4. 04

    Deploying EC2 Instance on a Custom VPC

    1 automated check

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