What This Book Covers

In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know to become an expert in AWS advanced networking. The content has been divided into strategic technology domains, covering all critical aspects of AWS networking.

Chapter 1, Advanced VPC Networking, is part of Domain 3 and explores sophisticated VPC connectivity design patterns, including VPC peering and AWS Transit Gateway, demonstrating how to interconnect multiple VPCs effectively.

Chapter 2, VPC Traffic and Performance Monitoring, is part of Domain 3 and showcases various traffic and performance monitoring tools available to AWS network operators, ensuring comprehensive network transparency.

Chapter 3, Networking Across Multiple AWS Accounts, is part of Domain 2 and walks through strategies for providing network connectivity across multiple AWS accounts, addressing enterprise needs for resource separation and integrated networking.

Chapter 4, AWS Direct Connect, is part of Domain 3 and examines AWS Direct Connect as a primary method for establishing direct connectivity between on-premises data centers and AWS cloud networks.

Chapter 5, Hybrid Networking with AWS Transit Gateway, is part of Domain 3 and explores advanced integration techniques for connecting Direct Connect with AWS Transit Gateway architectures.

Chapter 6, Connecting Third-Party Networks to AWS, is part of Domain 2 and investigates connectivity solutions for third-party locations, including temporary and edge networking scenarios like SDWAN integration.

Chapter 7, AWS Route 53: Basics, is part of Domain 2 and introduces DNS management within AWS, covering domain registration and hosted zone fundamentals.

Chapter 8, AWS Route 53: Advanced, is part of Domain 1 and delves into complex routing policies, health checks, and resolver endpoints for sophisticated DNS management.

Chapter 9, AWS Elastic Load Balancing, is part of Domain 1 and covers the comprehensive suite of load balancing options, including Application, Network, and Gateway Load Balancers.

Chapter 10, AWS CDN and Global Traffic Management, is part of Domain 1 and explores services like Amazon CloudFront and AWS Global Accelerator for optimizing content delivery and reducing latency.

Chapter 11, Security Framework, is part of Domain 4 and provides a comprehensive overview of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments.

Chapter 12, AWS Security Services, is part of Domain 4 and examines the robust portfolio of AWS security products for protecting network traffic and preventing vulnerabilities.

Chapter 13, Infrastructure as Code, is part of Domain 1 and demonstrates the power of Infrastructure as code (IaC) principles in AWS networking, showcasing automation and API-driven network management.

Chapter 14, Data Analytics and Optimization, is part of Domain 3 and presents strategies for comprehensive network traffic logging, performance optimization, and operational insights.

Chapter 15, Conclusion, outlines how you can get the most out of this book and offers guidance on building a strong learning strategy to pass the ANS-C01 exam. It also includes instructions on how to register for the exam.

Appendix 1, Network Fundamentals, provide foundational networking concepts for professionals with less than 5 years of networking experience or those seeking a comprehensive review.

Appendix 2, IP Routing Fundamentals, provide foundational routing and Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) concepts and will aid you in learning how AWS networking works.

Appendix 3, VPC Networking Basics, introduce the core constructs of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and the fundamental networking component in AWS.

Appendix 4, VPC Security and External Connectivity, provides the best practices for securing VPCs against unauthorized access and configuring them for optimal security.