Setting Up a Custom Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

What is a Virtual Private Cloud?

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) allows you to create an isolated, private network on AWS. In this lab, we will set up a VPC with the following configuration:

  • 2 Availability Zones (AZs)
  • 2 Public Subnets and 2 Private Subnets
  • Assign an EC2 Instance to the Public Subnet, enabling Internet access via an Internet Gateway.

Steps to Deploy a Virtual Private Cloud

Step 1: Create a VPC

  1. Log in to the AWS Management Console.

  2. Navigate to the VPC Dashboard from the left-hand menu and select Your VPCs.

  3. Click on the Create VPC button.

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  4. In the Create VPC screen:

    • Under VPC Settings, set Resources to Create to VPC and more.
    • Enter a name for the VPC, keep the default settings, and click Create VPC.

Review the Preview pane on the right to check the resources being created, including the VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, and Network Connections.

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  1. Once completed, a success notification will appear.

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  2. Review your VPC details in the VPC Details tab.

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Step 2: Enable IPv4 Address Assignment for the Public Subnet

  1. From the left-hand menu, go to Subnets.

  2. Locate the subnet with a name containing “public1”.

  3. Select the subnet and click Edit Subnet Settings.

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  4. In the Subnet Settings screen, enable Auto-assign public IPv4 address.

  5. Click Save changes to apply.

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  6. A success message will confirm the changes.

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