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AWS VPC: A Beginner’s Guide

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) provides a powerful networking service called Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). In this blog post, we’ll delve into what VPC is, explore its functions, and provide practical examples to illustrate its capabilities. What is Amazon VPC? Amazon VPC is a virtual network dedicated to your AWS account. It allows you to create isolated network environments within the AWS cloud. Here are the key features of VPC: Custom IP Address Range: You can define your own IP address range for your VPC. Subnets: Divide your VPC into subnets to organize resources and control network traffic. Routing: Configure route tables to direct traffic between subnets and to external networks. Security Groups: Set up security rules to control inbound and outbound traffic. Connectivity Options: VPCs can be connected to the internet, other VPCs, or on-premises networks. Components of Amazon VPC 1. Subnet Function: A subnet is a defined range of IP addresses within your VPC. Purpose: Organize r...

AWS ELB: A Beginner’s Guide

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In the dynamic world of cloud computing, Elastic Load Balancers (ELBs) play a crucial role in ensuring high availability, scalability, and efficient distribution of incoming traffic across backend servers. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the fundamentals of AWS ELBs, explore their types, and provide practical examples. What is Elastic Load Balancing? Elastic Load Balancing is a service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that automatically distributes incoming traffic across a group of backend servers. Here’s why it matters: Scalability: ELBs allow your application to handle increased traffic by distributing it efficiently. Fault Tolerance: If any backend server fails, ELBs automatically route traffic away from the unhealthy target. Security: ELBs enhance security by acting as a single entry point for incoming requests. Types of AWS Load Balancers 1. Classic Load Balancer (CLB) The traditional form of load balancer. Distributes traffic among instances. Operates at both the connec...