Streamlining Network Routing and Security Management with VPC Prefix Lists
The newly introduced Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Prefix Lists feature simplifies the creation of uniform security policies and routing practices. A Prefix List consists of a group of CIDR blocks that can be utilized to set up VPC security groups, route tables, and AWS Transit Gateway route tables. These lists can also be shared with other teams, making it easier for organizations to maintain consistent access controls across their cloud environments. For a deeper dive into similar topics, check out another blog post here.
Integrating External Multicast Services with AWS
by Samantha Green and Ethan White
on 03 SEP 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon VPC, AWS Transit Gateway, Networking & Content Delivery, Technical How-to
Many enterprises and telecom operators implement IP Multicast within their networks for various functions, including video transcoding and multimedia broadcasts. As more customers transition their on-premises workloads to the cloud, the demand to not only construct multicast applications on AWS but also to integrate them with existing systems rises. For expert insights, visit this resource.
Zendesk’s Global Mesh Network: Reducing Operational Costs with AWS Transit Gateway
by Laura Adams and Kevin Brown
on 31 AUG 2023
in Amazon VPC, AWS Transit Gateway, Networking & Content Delivery
This entry features guest contributor Kevin Brown, Principal Engineer at Zendesk and a member of the AWS Community Builders program, alongside Laura Adams, an AWS Networking Solutions Architect. Zendesk, a global customer relationship management (CRM) enterprise, develops software aimed at enhancing customer interactions. Their clientele spans various industries, necessitating a robust and scalable network infrastructure.
Building a Global Network with AWS CDK and AWS Transit Gateway Inter-Region Peering
by James Scott and Anna Lee
on 29 MAY 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon VPC, AWS Cloud Development Kit, AWS Transit Gateway, Networking & Content Delivery, Python
Amazon VPC allows users to create isolated segments within the AWS cloud. Many large enterprises possess global networks that require communication between VPCs across multiple AWS Regions, including different accounts. With AWS Transit Gateway Inter-Region Peering, this process can be streamlined significantly, removing much of the complexity involved.
Automating DNS Infrastructure with Route 53 Resolver Endpoints
by Sarah Patel and Brian Carter
on 29 MAY 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon Route 53, Amazon VPC, AWS CloudFormation, Resource Access Manager (RAM)
DNS name resolution is a crucial aspect of both on-premises and cloud networks. For organizations operating hybrid networks, additional configurations are required for seamless private DNS resolution. This post illustrates how to automate the establishment of DNS infrastructure in environments with multiple accounts.
Scaling Your Remote Access VPN on AWS
by Emma Robinson and Noah Clark
on 30 APR 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon VPC, AWS Client VPN, AWS Global Accelerator, AWS Transit Gateway, AWS VPN, Customer Solutions, Networking & Content Delivery
AWS enables the extension of existing on-premises remote access VPN solutions into the cloud. This not only facilitates access to AWS resources but also to on-premises resources through hybrid connectivity. VPN clients utilize AWS internet access as their entry point, leveraging Amazon EC2’s flexibility to adjust capacity according to remote access demands.
Capturing and Querying EKS Network Communications with VPC Flow Logs
by Olivia Davis
on 17 APR 2023
in Amazon Athena, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, Amazon VPC, Networking & Content Delivery, Technical How-to
Understanding and analyzing traffic within Amazon EKS and Kubernetes clusters is essential for effective incident response and troubleshooting. Amazon simplifies the capture and query processes through Amazon VPC Flow Logs and Amazon Athena, allowing administrators to efficiently monitor network communications.
Enhancing VPC Egress Security with IDS/IPS via Transit Gateway
by Michael Lewis and Ava Perez
on 14 JAN 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon VPC, AWS CloudFormation, AWS Transit Gateway, Networking & Content Delivery, Top Posts
In a typical enterprise setting, customers often have VPCs distributed across several accounts within an AWS Region to effectively segment workloads. This segmentation can take various forms based on corporate structure, security requirements, and business functions, with drivers varying from regulatory needs to cost management.
Integrating Third-Party Firewall Appliances into AWS Environments
by Richard Stewart
on 10 JAN 2023
in Advanced (300), Amazon VPC, AWS Transit Gateway, Intermediate (200), Networking & Content Delivery
Updated October 11, 2023 – The methods discussed in this article remain relevant, although it was penned before the introduction of Gateway Load Balancer, which is specifically designed for integrating firewalls and other virtual appliances into AWS networks. If you’re interested in exploring more about this topic, this is an excellent resource.
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