Exploring Default VPCs and Subnets
- Hafeez Baig |
- 9 steps |
- 3 minutes
Refer to the following guide to learn how to use IAM in the cloud\
<https://scribehow.com/shared/Creating_an_IAM_User_and_User_Group_in_AWS_Management_Console__hWNiiXlcRJKFqYZZEJD-cg>
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Sign in to **AWS Management Console** as an **IAM User**
**Pre-requisite** - Ensure you have selected the AWS region closest to your location\
For this guide, we will be using us-west-1 (N. California) as a preferred choice
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Type **VPC** in the search bar and click on **VPC** to view the VPC dashboard
**What is VPC in AWS?**
VPC stands for Virtual Private Cloud in AWS. It's a virtual network environment that you can provision within AWS to logically isolate your resources, such as EC2 instances, databases, and Lambda functions.
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On the VPC dashboard, you can view all the features and services available for VPCs. Click on the **VPCs** option
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On the **VPCs** dashboard, you can view all your **VPCs** here
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To view your **subnets**, on the same page click on the **Subnets** option from the left bar
**What is a subnet in AWS?**
A subnet in AWS is a segmented part of a virtual network that allows for better organization and management of resources.
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Once you click on the **Subnets** option, you'll be directed to the **Subnets** dashboard, where you can view all Subnets available in every region
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To view different Subnets for different Regions, click on the **Regions** option on the top right to change the Region
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Select "**US East (N. Virginia)**" from the available regions list to view its subnets
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The availability of Subnets varies across regions, with certain regions providing more Subnets than others
Congratulations on completing the lab and exploring Default VPCs and Subnets! Well done!