Demystifying application networking in the cloud

What if connecting services across VPCs was as simple as writing an IAM policy? Learn how to abstract away network complexity and accelerate development.

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The growing complexity of modern application networking

Modern applications built on microservices create challenges like service discovery, routing, and security across different compute types.

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Understanding traditional vs application networking on AWS

Application networking uses intelligent proxies instead of simple routers and leverages AWS services like Transit Gateway and ALBs for connectivity.

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How proxies and sidecars create a service mesh

A service mesh uses sidecar proxies attached to each service, managed by a central control plane, to handle inter-service communication.

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Introducing Amazon VPC Lattice to simplify networking

Amazon VPC Lattice is a managed service that simplifies connecting, securing, and monitoring services across multiple accounts and VPCs.

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Exploring the core components of VPC Lattice

VPC Lattice is built on key components including the service network, target groups, listeners, and powerful IAM-based authorization policies.

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Practical use cases for Amazon VPC Lattice

VPC Lattice simplifies complex operational tasks like refactoring monoliths, performing Kubernetes upgrades, and managing blue-green deployments.

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Defining clear roles for developers and admins

VPC Lattice separates concerns by allowing administrators to manage the service network while developers independently manage their own services and routing.