Week 3: Journey into Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) 🌐
Tags: cloudcomputing, aws, vpc, devops
Published: 2023-08-02 22:07:46

Welcome back to my AWS immersion journey! This week, I ventured into the captivating realm of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), a fundamental networking service within the AWS cloud. VPC empowers me to craft my isolated virtual network, providing utmost control over my network's configuration and ensuring secure connectivity for my invaluable resources.

**1. Crafting My VPC Realm**

My VPC adventure kicked off with the creation of a new Virtual Private Cloud. Defining the range of IP addresses (CIDR block) and setting up subnets were pivotal in segmenting my resources. I tailored subnets to house my EC2 instance. Behold my VPC realm:

![VPC Configuration](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/3lzt3rwyqclgpfkbexl5.PNG)

![Subnet Configuration](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/y31i5g40s9tprt2u7boq.PNG)

![Subnet Design](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/ry8f0zmtmtjtfrhuw5o6.PNG)

**2. Gateway to the Digital Domain**

Next, I established the gateway to the digital cosmos - the Internet Gateway. This strategic move granted my VPC the power of external internet connectivity. Thanks to the Internet Gateway, my EC2 instance now communicates with the vast digital world. Observe my Internet Gateway setup:

![Internet Gateway Setup](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/vqv79tigf1aap8d9vdgs.PNG)

![Gateway Attachment](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/iu50qw8tfcfhev2o18am.PNG)

**3. Birth of My EC2 Sentinel**

The climax of my journey arrived as I launched my EC2 instance, a digital sentinel summoned by Amazon EC2. This virtual powerhouse stands ready to host my applications within the cloud. I opted for the Amazon Linux AMI, tailored perfectly for my web development aspirations. Witness the inception of my EC2 instance:


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/bqedr1m54m2k45jibo6b.PNG)


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/7p7mpqtde6su1biv0grb.PNG)

**More Adventures Await in My VPC Exploration...**

As I delve into the realm of VPCs, I'm discovering a wealth of networking capabilities that are already proving to be incredibly valuable. I'm excited to explore VPC intricacies in more depth, including the mysteries of VPC peering and VPN connections. Furthermore, I can't wait to integrate my VPCs with my on-premises data infrastructure, creating a seamless and unified network environment.

Stay tuned for my upcoming Week 4 narrative, where I'll be venturing into the captivating world of AWS storage services. If you have questions or ideas, feel free to share in the comments. Your engagement and feedback keep my journey alive and thriving!

Join me in the upcoming chapters, where I'll be sharing my experiences and insights. Let's continue this journey together, exploring the perfect blend of simplicity and technical expertise.

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