Understanding AWS Networking (VPC) with simple analogy

Naveenkumar Murugan
6 min readSep 3, 2023

Let us understand AWS networking with some simple analogy

Understanding AWS VPC

Imagine your AWS VPC as a secure, self-contained digital city, and within that city, you have your very own gated community.

  1. The Gated Community (Your VPC): This is your exclusive area within the city, surrounded by a tall, secure fence. Inside this gated community, you can build your digital world.

2. Private Subnet (Your Private Neighbourhood): Within your gated community, you have a private neighbourhood, your digital “house” where you keep your most valuable belongings. This neighbourhood is not directly connected to the outside world; it’s your private haven. You’ve got additional security here, like a fence around your house.

Deploy in a Private Subnet when:

  • Security is a top priority: If your application deals with sensitive data, such as databases or internal microservices, it’s best to place it in a private subnet. Private subnets are isolated from the internet and offer an extra layer of security.
  • No direct internet access is needed: If your application doesn’t need to communicate directly with the internet or external services, placing it in a private subnet ensures that it’s shielded from external threats.
  • Internal communication is

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