AWS Networking Mastery

Master AWS networking concepts with visual learning, real-world analogies, and production-ready best practices

23 Core Topics
From basics to advanced
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Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Core Infrastructure
Basic

Your private network in the AWS cloud - like having your own apartment building

Subnets

Core Infrastructure
Basic

Divide your VPC into smaller networks - like floors in your apartment building

Internet Gateway (IGW)

Connectivity
Basic

The front door to the internet - like the main entrance to your building

NAT Gateway/Instance

Connectivity
Intermediate

Allows private resources to access internet - like a concierge service

Security Groups

Security
Basic

Virtual firewalls for your instances - like personal bodyguards

Network ACLs

Security
Intermediate

Subnet-level firewalls - like building security checkpoints

Route Tables

Core Infrastructure
Basic

Traffic direction system - like GPS for your network packets

VPC Peering

Connectivity
Intermediate

Connect VPCs privately - like building bridges between apartment complexes

VPC Endpoints

Connectivity
Intermediate

Private connections to AWS services - like having services delivered directly to your door

Load Balancers

High Availability
Intermediate

Distribute traffic across multiple resources - like a smart receptionist

Transit Gateway

Connectivity
Advanced

Central hub for connecting multiple VPCs - like a major airport hub

Direct Connect

Hybrid Connectivity
Advanced

Dedicated network connection to AWS - like having a private highway

VPN Connections

Hybrid Connectivity
Intermediate

Secure tunnels over the internet - like encrypted phone calls

PrivateLink

Connectivity
Advanced

Private connectivity to services - like having a private elevator to specific floors

CloudFront CDN

Content Delivery
Intermediate

Global content delivery network - like having local stores worldwide

Route 53 DNS

DNS & Domain Management
Intermediate

Scalable DNS service - like a global phone directory

VPC Flow Logs

Monitoring & Security
Intermediate

Network traffic monitoring - like security cameras for your network

Global Accelerator

Performance
Advanced

Improve global application performance - like express lanes on highways

AWS App Mesh

Service Mesh
Advanced

Service mesh for microservices - like a smart traffic control system for containers

AWS Cloud WAN

Global Networking
Advanced

Global wide area network - like building a private highway system worldwide

AWS Verified Access

Zero Trust Security
Advanced

Zero-trust network access - like having a smart security guard for every door

AWS Network Firewall

Advanced Security
Advanced

Managed network firewall - like having a professional security team at your network border

Amazon VPC Lattice

Service Networking
Advanced

Application networking service - like a smart postal system for microservices