Implementing Hybrid Connectivity with AWS Transit Gateway and Site-to-Site VPN

EXPERT
150 minutes
5 tasks

In this advanced atelier, you will implement hybrid network architectures using AWS Transit Gateway and Site-to-Site VPN in a simulated enterprise environment. You will configure routing protocols to establish secure, reliable, and optimized connectivity between on-premises branches and AWS VPCs. The atelier involves setting up complex routing scenarios and troubleshooting connectivity issues to meet business requirements. Finally, you will validate network performance using VPC Flow Logs and CloudWatch. This will prepare you for real-world scenarios that reflect the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty exam conditions, focusing on network management and operations.

Scenario

A multinational corporation has decided to modernize its network infrastructure to improve reliability and reduce operational costs. The corporation needs to connect its on-premises data centers from multiple international locations to AWS using a combination of AWS Transit Gateway and VPN connections. The technical team is tasked with ensuring secure and optimized routing between these locations, adhering to a service level agreement (SLA) of 99.999% uptime. The networking backbone should support auto-scaling of workloads and provide thorough monitoring and robust troubleshooting capabilities.

Learning Objectives

  • Configure AWS Transit Gateway to connect multiple VPCs
  • Establish site-to-site VPN connections for secure communication
  • Optimize BGP settings for dynamic routing and failover
  • Implement VPC Flow Logs for network performance analysis
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity using AWS tools

tasks (5)

task 1: Create and configure AWS Transit Gateway

45 min

task 2: Establish a site-to-site VPN connection

60 min

task 3: Analyze network performance using VPC Flow Logs

30 min

task 4: Troubleshoot network issues using AWS Reachability Analyzer

45 min

task 5: Implement a cost-effective monitoring strategy using CloudWatch

30 min

Prerequisites

  • Advanced knowledge of AWS Networking Concepts
  • Experience with AWS Transit Gateway and Site-to-Site VPN
  • Familiarity with VPC and BGP configuration
  • Understanding of network monitoring tools

Skills Tested

VPN and Transit Gateway connectivity managementAnalysis and troubleshooting with CloudWatch and Flow LogsBGP configuration for AWS NetworkVPC Flow Logs and network traffic analysisOptimizing routing protocols and reachability