CPUs Course

This course illustrates what Amazon Web Services virtual private cloud (VPC) is and how it can be used.

1 hour, 25 minutes

Course description

We begin with a lab that shows how to create and use a VPC. Then we'll move into demonstrations for how to configure DHCP options, work with Elastic IP addresses and Elastic network interfaces. We'll also learn about peer VPCs and how to communicate with NATs, connect with gateways and configure VPNs to create the best solution for the needs of an individual or organization.

Syllabus

VPN configuration options

Video - 00:04:00
AWS has added a few helpful configuration options to VPNs, including split-tunnels, Direct Connect, and adding certificates for authentication into VPNs.
Gateways (VPGs and CGWs)

Video - 00:08:00
Do you want to connect your local network into AWS in a seemingly permanent way that is also secure? If so, you need to understand VPGs and CGWs, the topic of this episode.
Network address translation (NAT)

Video - 00:06:00
When you want devices with a private IP address to communicate across the Internet, you will need a Network Address Translation device or server. This episode introduces the concept of NAT in AWS.
Security groups overview

Video - 00:06:00
If you have worked around networking for just a little while, you've probably heard of groups or security groups. AWS offers security groups, but they are different from the traditional concept and this episode explains how.
Creating a VPC peering connection lab

Video - 00:10:00
After gaining an understanding of the VPC peering concept, you can explore the process of creating a VPC peer. This episode provides an overview of the VPC peer creation process.
VPC peering

Video - 00:08:00
When you have more than one VPC, you may want thm connected to one another so instances in one can talk to instances in another and vice versa. This episode explains how this is done with VPC peering.
Endpoints

Video - 00:07:00
What if you want services to access other services indirectly? You can use endpoints. Unlike the traditional use of the term in networking, AWS uses the term endpoint to refer to something different. This episode explains how AWS uses the term.
Elastic network interfaces (ENIs)

Video - 00:05:00
Virtual servers need virtual network interfaces. In AWS these interfaces are called Elastic Network Interfaces (ENIs). This episode introduces the concept and use of ENIs.
Elastic IP addresses (EIPs)

Video - 00:07:00
With default configurations, AWS instances use private IP addresses that are not routable on the Internet. What do you do if you need a public address that works directly on the Internet without a NAT device? This episode answers the question by introducing Elastic IP addresses.
Configuring DHCP options lab

Video - 00:04:00
You can configure some DHCP options for the devices that participate in your VPC. This episode shows you how to configure these options.
Creating a VPC lab

Video - 00:11:00
With an understanding of the AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), you can begin creating them. This episode shows you how to create and use a VPC.
Virtual private cloud (VPC) overview

Video - 00:10:00
An organization can run their own cloud solutions internally, and this is called a private cloud. AWS provides the same concept in their cloud and they call it the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). This episode introduces the VPC concept.

Meet the author

Mike Meyers

Mike Meyers, affectionately called the "Alpha Geek," is the industry's leading authority on CompTIA certifications. He is the president and co-founder of Total Seminars, LLC, a provider of PC and network repair seminars, books, videos and courseware for thousands of organizations throughout the world. Mike has been involved in the computer and network repair industry since 1987 as a technician, instructor, author, consultant and speaker. He has sold over a million IT and certification books, including the best-selling CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide and CompTIA Network+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide. He has personally taught thousands of students, including U.S. senators, U.S. Supreme Court Justices, members of the United Nation, every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, many branches of the Department of Justice, hundreds of corporate clients and academic students at every level.
Learn More

Unlock 7 days of free training

  • 1,400+ hands-on courses and labs
  • Certification practice exams
  • Skill assessments
Start a Free Trial

Associated NICE Work Roles

All Infosec training maps directly to the NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity to guide you from beginner to expert across 52 Work Roles.

  • All-Source Analyst
  • Mission Assessment Specialist
  • Exploitation Analyst

Plans & pricing

Infosec Skills Personal

$299 / year

Buy Now 7-Day Free Trial
  • 190+ role-guided learning paths (e.g., Ethical Hacking, Threat Hunting)
  • 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
  • Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, Security+)
  • Skill assessments
  • Infosec peer community support

Infosec Skills Teams

$799 per license / year

Book a Meeting
  • Team administration and reporting
  • Dedicated client success manager
  • Single sign-on (SSO)
    Easily authenticate and manage your learners by connecting to any identity provider that supports the SAML 2.0 standard.
  • Integrations via API
    Retrieve training performance and engagement metrics and integrate learner data into your existing LMS or HRS.
  • 190+ role-guided learning paths and assessments (e.g., Incident Response)
  • 100s of hands-on labs in cloud-hosted cyber ranges
  • Create and assign custom learning paths
  • Custom certification practice exams (e.g., CISSP, CISA)
  • Optional upgrade: Guarantee team certification with live boot camps

Learn about scholarships and financing with

Affirm logo

Award-winning training you can trust