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AWS Networking Mastery

Master AWS networking from CIDR basics through VPC design, subnet planning, security groups, and cost optimization. Hands-on practice with real tools at every step.

  1. 1
    Article~8 minStep 1 of 7

    CIDR Notation Explained: A Visual Guide

    Start with the fundamentals. Understand CIDR notation, subnet masks, and IP address planning with visual examples and practical VPC use cases.

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  2. 2
    Tool~10 minStep 2 of 7

    VPC CIDR Calculator

    Use this interactive calculator to plan VPC address ranges, split CIDR blocks, and see how many usable IPs each block provides.

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  3. 3
    Tool~15 minStep 3 of 7

    Subnet Planner

    Design multi-AZ subnet layouts for your VPC. Allocate public, private, and database subnets across availability zones.

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  4. 4
    Tool~10 minStep 4 of 7

    CIDR Overlap Checker

    Paste multiple CIDR blocks and instantly detect overlaps. Essential when peering VPCs or connecting to on-prem networks.

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  5. 5
    Tool~12 minStep 5 of 7

    Security Group Rule Linter

    Lint your security group rules for overly permissive access, missing descriptions, and common misconfigurations.

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  6. 6
    Tool~10 minStep 6 of 7

    NAT Gateway Cost Estimator

    Estimate NAT Gateway costs based on data processing volume and hourly charges. Understand the hidden costs of outbound traffic.

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    Guide~25 minStep 7 of 7

    AWS Networking Deep Dive

    Tie it all together with this comprehensive guide covering VPC architecture, transit gateways, PrivateLink, and advanced networking patterns.

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Complete all 7 steps to finish this learning path

Work through each step in order for the best learning experience. Each step builds on the previous one.