AWS Networking and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) (ANS-C01)

In this section of the AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty course, we introduce you to the various networking and VPC services currently available in AWS that are relevant to the ANS-C01 exam.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe the various networking services available in AWS
• Describe how to configure an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
• Understand how to control network traffic via Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)
• Describe options for VPC connectivity, subnets, and routing
• Understand how to share VPC resources using the AWS Resource Access Manager (RAM)
• Identify how to evaluate the configuration of VPC resources using the VPC Reachability Analyzer

Prerequisites

The AWS Certified Advanced Networking - Specialty certification has been designed for anyone with experience designing, implementing, and operating complex AWS and hybrid networking architectures. Ideally, you’ll also have some exposure to the nuances of AWS networking, particularly regarding the integration of AWS services and AWS security best practices. Many exam questions will require advanced level knowledge of many AWS services, including AWS networking services. The AWS Cloud concepts introduced in this lesson will be explained and reinforced from the ground up.