Virtual Private Cloud
A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a logically isolated section of a public cloud provider's network where a customer can launch resources into a private, customer-defined IP address space, with full control over subnets, routing, and network access.
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Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a logically isolated section of a public cloud provider's network where a customer can launch resources into a private, custom…
Load Balancer
A load balancer is a networking component that distributes incoming traffic across multiple backend servers or instances, improving availability, reliability,…
Cloud Firewall
A cloud firewall is a network security service, delivered and managed by a cloud provider or third party, that filters inbound and outbound traffic to cloud re…
Cloud VPN
A cloud VPN is a managed virtual private network service that creates an encrypted tunnel between an on-premises network (or individual user) and a cloud provi…
Direct Connect / ExpressRoute
Direct Connect (AWS) and ExpressRoute (Azure) are services that provide a dedicated, private physical network connection between an organization's on-premises…
Reverse Proxy Hosting
Reverse proxy hosting is a server setup in which a proxy server sits in front of one or more backend servers, receiving all incoming client requests and forwar…
Cloud Region
A cloud region is a distinct geographic location where a cloud provider operates a cluster of data centers, offering a full set of independently-operated servi…
Virtual Private Cloud
A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is a logically isolated, private network within a public cloud provider's infrastructure, giving customers control over IP addres…
Cloud Bastion Host
A cloud bastion host (or jump host/jump server) is a hardened, purpose-built server exposed to the internet or a management network that acts as the single con…
Site-to-Site VPN
A site-to-site VPN is an encrypted network tunnel connecting two entire networks — typically an on-premises data center and a cloud VPC, or two cloud VPCs — so…
Direct Connect
AWS Direct Connect is a service that provides a dedicated, private network connection between a customer's on-premises data center (or colocation facility) and…
Cloud NAT Gateway
A cloud NAT (Network Address Translation) gateway is a managed service that lets resources in a private subnet initiate outbound connections to the internet —…