Optimizing Network Architecture with Amazon VPC and CloudFront

INTERMEDIATE
125 minutes
5 tasks

In this lab, you will learn how to optimize network architectures by configuring a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) with private subnets for backend services and public subnets for internet access, complemented by Amazon CloudFront for content delivery. You will employ Route 53 for DNS management and ensure security and performance optimization across the network components. This setup is essential for providing secure and efficient network communications in a scalable cloud environment.

Scenario

Your company, WebTech Solutions, is expanding its cloud infrastructure to improve content delivery and security for its global user base. As a CloudOps engineer, you need to create a robust networking setup that reduces latency and ensures secure access to backend services. Your task is to design a VPC with appropriate subnets and integrate CloudFront and Route 53 to meet these requirements.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) with public and private subnets.
  • Set up Route 53 for DNS management.
  • Integrate Amazon CloudFront for content distribution.
  • Optimize network security using NACLs and security groups.

tasks (5)

task 1: Create an optimal VPC with public and private subnets.

30 min

task 2: Configure and deploy Amazon CloudFront for content delivery.

25 min

task 3: Set up Route 53 for DNS management with customized records.

20 min

task 4: Configure security with security groups and NACLs for VPC.

30 min

task 5: Audit network security with CloudWatch logs.

20 min

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of VPC concepts and configurations.
  • Familiarity with Route 53 for DNS management.
  • Understanding of CDN principles.

Skills Tested

Configure a VPC with public and private subnets.Utilize Amazon CloudFront for CDN solutions.Implement DNS configurations with Route 53.Implement network security using AWS tools.Monitor and audit networks with CloudWatch.