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Configuring and managing VPC (virtual private cloud)

Configuring and managing VPC (virtual private cloud)

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Configuring and managing VPC (virtual private cloud)

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- [Instructor] Same with VPC. Let's explore the specific steps and process for configuring and deploying a VPC. Log onto your cloud provider's platform and find the VPC console. It's generally under Networking. Click on Create VPC or similar wording to specify the VPC name and any additional configuration parameters you may be asked to provide. Within the VPC, create subnets in different availability zones. This means different parts of the public cloud provider, normally in different geographical locations. In essence, we're configuring a part of the VPC to operate in different segments of the public cloud provider. Create an internet gateway and attach it to the VPC. This enables internet access for resources within the VPC. If you're looking to use a VPC over the internet, which is really what most do, this is a necessary step. Create route tables and associate them with the subnets. This controls the traffic flow. Define network ACLs, or access control lists. These provide an…

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