VPC Endpoints Gateway Flashcards
What is a VPC Endpoint Gateway?
A VPC Endpoint Gateway allows you to privately connect your VPC to supported AWS services and VPC endpoint services powered by AWS PrivateLink without needing an internet gateway, NAT device, VPN connection, or AWS Direct Connect connection.
Example: Connecting your VPC to Amazon S3 securely.
Which AWS services are commonly accessed via VPC Endpoint Gateways?
Primarily used for Amazon S3 and Amazon DynamoDB. These endpoints route traffic to these services directly from your VPC.
Additional Information: Directly accessing specific AWS services.
What are the benefits of using a VPC Endpoint Gateway?
Enhanced Security: Traffic between your VPC and the AWS service does not travel over the public internet.
Reliability: Provides a reliable network connection to Amazon S3 and DynamoDB.
Network Cost Efficiency: Reduces network costs by keeping traffic within the AWS network.
Example Sentence: Enhancing security and reliability with VPC Endpoint Gateway.
How do you configure a VPC Endpoint Gateway?
Create Endpoint: Create a VPC endpoint for the desired service in the VPC console.
Route Table Update: Automatically update route tables to point to the endpoint.
Set Policies: Optionally set policies that control the use of the endpoint.
Example: Configuring an endpoint for Amazon DynamoDB.
What should be considered when using VPC Endpoint Gateways?
Service Compatibility: Not all AWS services support gateway endpoints; check service availability.
Policy Management: Properly configure policies to manage access and ensure security.
Region Specific: Ensure that the endpoint is available in your region and consider redundancy and failover options within AWS network architecture.
Additional Information: Checking service compatibility and region availability.
Are VPC Endpoint Gateways regional services in AWS?
Yes, VPC Endpoint Gateways are regional. They allow you to connect your VPC to AWS services within the same region securely, ensuring that all traffic remains within the AWS network and is not exposed to the public internet.
