Week 2 Worklog

Week 2 Objectives:

  • Learn AWS networking architecture through Amazon VPC.
  • Practice configuring core networking components such as Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateway, NAT Gateway, and Security Groups.
  • Explore connectivity solutions and load balancing services on AWS.

Tasks to be carried out this week:

Day Tasks Start Date Completion Date Reference
2 - Learn Amazon VPC fundamentals:
  + VPC
  + CIDR Block
  + Availability Zone
  + Subnet
- Learn the differences between Public Subnets and Private Subnets		 25/05/2026 25/05/2026 https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
https://byvn.net/PcQc
3 - Learn VPC routing concepts:
  + Route Table
  + Internet Gateway
  + NAT Gateway
- Hands-on Practice:
  + Create a VPC
  + Create Public and Private Subnets
  + Configure Route Tables		 26/05/2026 26/05/2026 https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
https://byvn.net/PcQc
4 - Learn networking components in Amazon VPC:
  + Elastic Network Interface (ENI)
  + Elastic IP Address (EIP)
  + VPC Endpoint
- Learn network security using Security Groups and NACLs
- Hands-on Practice:
  + Configure Security Groups
  + Configure Network ACLs		 27/05/2026 27/05/2026 https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
https://byvn.net/PcQc
5 - Learn VPC Flow Logs and network monitoring
- Explore networking connectivity solutions:
  + VPC Peering
  + Transit Gateway
  + Site-to-Site VPN
  + Client VPN
  + Direct Connect		 28/05/2026 28/05/2026 https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
https://byvn.net/PcQc
6 - Learn Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
- Compare different types of Load Balancers:
  + Application Load Balancer (ALB)
  + Network Load Balancer (NLB)
  + Classic Load Balancer (CLB)
  + Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB)
- Hands-on Practice:
  + Deploy and test Load Balancers		 29/05/2026 29/05/2026 https://cloudjourney.awsstudygroup.com/
https://byvn.net/PcQc

Week 2 Achievements:

  • Understand the fundamental AWS networking architecture and the role of Amazon VPC in building isolated cloud environments.

  • Gain knowledge of key Amazon VPC components:

    • VPC
    • Subnet
    • Route Table
    • Internet Gateway
    • NAT Gateway
    • VPC Endpoint

  • Understand how to design and deploy Public Subnets and Private Subnets within AWS networking environments.

  • Understand routing and network connectivity mechanisms in AWS:

    • Route Table
    • Internet Gateway
    • NAT Gateway
    • Elastic Network Interface
    • Elastic IP Address

  • Understand AWS network security mechanisms:

    • Security Groups
    • Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)
    • VPC Flow Logs

  • Gain knowledge of connectivity options between AWS networks:

    • VPC Peering
    • AWS Transit Gateway
    • Site-to-Site VPN
    • Client VPN
    • AWS Direct Connect

  • Understand the differences, advantages, and use cases of VPC Peering and Transit Gateway.

  • Learn the fundamentals of Elastic Load Balancing and its role in improving application availability and scalability.

  • Understand the characteristics of different Load Balancer types:

    • Application Load Balancer
    • Network Load Balancer
    • Classic Load Balancer
    • Gateway Load Balancer

  • Successfully complete hands-on labs involving VPCs, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs, and Load Balancers.

  • Develop the ability to build and manage a basic AWS network architecture that meets connectivity, security, and scalability requirements.