AWS PrivateLink enables private connectivity between Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs) and AWS services, third-party SaaS applications, or on-premises environments without exposing traffic to the public internet. AWS provides the following types of VPC endpoints under PrivateLink: 1. Interface Endpoint An Interface Endpoint allows you to send TCP or UDP traffic to an endpoint service using…
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AWS PrivateLink
Summary AWS PrivateLink is a highly available, scalable technology that you can use to privately connect your VPC to services and resources as if they were in your VPC. You do not need to use an internet gateway, NAT device, public IP address, AWS Direct Connect connection, or AWS Site-to-Site VPN connection to allow communication…
VPC Endpoints
A VPC endpoint enables customers to privately connect to supported AWS services and VPC endpoint services powered by AWS PrivateLink. Amazon VPC instances do not require public IP addresses to communicate with resources of the service. Traffic between an Amazon VPC and a service does not leave the Amazon network. VPC endpoints are virtual devices….
AWS PrivateLink vs VPC Endpoints
AWS PrivateLink vs. VPC Gateway Endpoint AWS provides multiple ways to connect to its services privately, without exposing traffic to the public internet. Two primary options for secure private connectivity are AWS PrivateLink and VPC Gateway Endpoints. Both allow you to communicate with AWS services or third-party services without going through the public internet, but…
Amazon VPC-to-Amazon VPC connectivity
Options Option Use Case Advantages Limitations VPC peering AWS-provided network connectivity between two VPCs. Leverages AWS managed scalable networking infrastructure VPC peering does not support transitive peering relationshipsDifficult to manage at scale AWS Transit Gateway AWS-provided regional router connectivity for VPCs AWS managed high availability and scalability serviceRegional network hub for up to 5,000 attachments…
Transit Gateway vs CloudHub
AWS Transit Gateway and AWS CloudHub are both services designed to help connect multiple VPCs and other networks (on-premises, remote offices, etc.), but they differ significantly in terms of architecture, use cases, and how they manage network connectivity. Let’s break down the key differences: 1. AWS Transit Gateway: Overview: AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) is a…
AWS Config
AWS Config is a service that tracks, audits, and evaluates AWS resource configurations to ensure compliance, security, and best practices. It continuously monitors resource changes and maintains a history for governance and troubleshooting. Key Features of AWS Config
AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudTrail is a service that enables governance, compliance, and operational and risk auditing of your AWS account. It records AWS API calls and user activity, providing detailed event logs for security and troubleshooting. Key Features of AWS CloudTrail
AWS CloudWatch
AWS CloudWatch is a monitoring and observability service that provides real-time insights into AWS resources, applications, and infrastructure. It helps track metrics, collect and analyze logs, set alarms, and automate responses to system changes. Key Features of AWS CloudWatch
Route 53
AWS Route 53 is a scalable and highly available Domain Name System (DNS) web service by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It is designed to route end-user requests to AWS services (like EC2 instances, S3 buckets, or CloudFront distributions) as well as external resources. Key Features of AWS Route 53 Domain Registration – Register and manage…