Building a Comprehensive VPC Network with Hybrid Connectivity

EXPERT
180 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will implement an integrated VPC architecture that supports hybrid connectivity with an on-premises network using AWS Site-to-Site VPN. The network configuration you build will include advanced VPC features such as multiple subnets, route tables, and security groups. You will explore the setup of a Transit Gateway to facilitate connectivity across multiple VPCs and regions, optimizing network resilience and security. Additionally, you will secure your network by employing AWS Network Firewall to manage inbound and outbound traffic, along with configuring logging to CloudWatch Logs for monitoring network flow. The lab will conclude with automated network configuration validation to ensure adherence to best practices and security guidelines. By mastering these configurations, you will be prepared to tackle real-world networking challenges in the cloud. This hands-on experience is critical for networking professionals aiming to enhance their skills with AWS services, especially in configuring and managing hybrid cloud infrastructures efficiently. Engage with realistic scenarios, comprehensive exercises, and practical applications to meet specific business needs.

Scenario

A growing tech company, "Innovatech," is expanding its services to a global customer base and needs to ensure secure and reliable network connectivity between its on-premises data centers and its AWS cloud environment. The company is implementing a hybrid architecture using AWS Site-to-Site VPN to ensure seamless integration and continuity of services across different regions. The IT team needs to optimize this setup for high availability with a monthly cost target of under $8 for connectivity services while ensuring network security aligns with compliance standards. Performance metrics such as latency and throughput are critical, with a required average latency below 50ms between AWS and on-premises applications.

Learning Objectives

  • Implement a scalable VPC architecture supporting hybrid connectivity
  • Configure AWS Transit Gateway for cross-region network traffic
  • Secure network boundaries using AWS Network Firewall
  • Perform automated network configuration checks using CloudWatch

tasks (5)

task 1: Set up a VPC with multiple subnets and routing tables

30 min

task 2: Integrate AWS Transit Gateway for multi-region VPC communication

40 min

task 3: Configure AWS Network Firewall for traffic inspection

35 min

task 4: Implement CloudWatch Logs for network flow monitoring

30 min

task 5: Automate Network Configuration Validation

45 min

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of VPC concepts and AWS networking
  • Experience with AWS management console and CLI
  • Knowledge of IP networking and security fundamentals

Skills Tested

Configure hybrid connectivity solutions using AWS Site-to-Site VPNSetup and manage AWS Transit GatewayImplement network security using AWS Network FirewallDeploy and utilize AWS CloudWatch Logs for monitoring