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Amazon Virtual Private Cloud pros and cons

Vendor: Amazon Web Services (AWS)
4.5 out of 5
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Pros & Cons summary

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud enables users to manage servers with independent internet access on Amazon premises, offering straightforward network configuration and robust security through isolation features like security groups and NACLs. Users control traffic with Network Access Control Lists, though integration with third-party tools can be limited. Pricing can be high compared to Azure, and initial setup is complex. Documentation and support for advanced scenarios like VPN connections could improve.

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PROS

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud allows users to run servers directly on Amazon's premises with direct internet access, without relying on their own office internet connection.
It supports easy network configuration, including defining networks, connecting subnets, and setting up routing, making it user-friendly and straightforward.
Security features stand out, such as the ability to control access for specific workloads, adding network security layers, and using Network Access Control Lists for precise traffic control.
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud exhibits high performance compared to on-premises solutions and maintains excellent stability, rating a ten out of ten for reliability.
Its flexibility allows for workload isolation within different VPCs, uses advanced tools like Transit Gateway for network connectivity, and organizes networks with subnet services.

CONS

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud is not fully compatible with every vendor regarding firewalls and networking equipment, causing integration challenges.
Billing and technical support need improvement, and the overall pricing is considered expensive compared to other cloud providers like Azure and Google Cloud.
There is a steep learning curve, and the initial setup is complex, making it difficult for beginners to create VPCs effectively.
The documentation, particularly for specific services like Transit Gateway, is unclear and not always up to date, leading to challenges in implementation.
The integration capabilities of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud with third-party tools and the ability to establish VPN connections require improvement.
 

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud Pros review quotes

Dineshkumar Thulasiraman - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
The initial setup is easy. I've deployed VPCs many times.
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AV
Apr 9, 2024
For network security, Network Access Control Lists (NACLs). They work very well. For example, instead of leaving a resource open to the world with something like 0.0.0.0/0, we can use NACLs to be much more specific with our network traffic rules. It adds an important security layer to our infrastructure.
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M.Umar Farooq - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2024
It has been a stable product. I haven't seen any bugs so far. It's been good and reliable.
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Carl Seguya - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 14, 2025
In terms of the system, I love the functionality of a NAT Gateway.
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Govardhan Mundlur - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 2, 2024
One important tool we use is Transit Gateway, which helps connect different parts of our network. We also use Internet Gateways, NAT Gateways, and Route Tables to ensure our applications run smoothly on AWS. While most people use these basics, some specialized tools, like Transit Gateway, are useful for specific needs.
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reviewer2754069 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 1, 2025
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud allows the nodes to talk to each other, enhances our security with its security group feature, and the network access list can isolate attackers, while the subnet service organizes our nodes' network topology and provides access to customers.
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Aravind D - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 9, 2023
One person with capable knowledge can implement the solution.
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Raghu Gopal - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2024
Subnetting is beneficial for organization and security. Within our setup, we have multiple VPCs with many different subnets defined by IP range.
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SASWAT PRIYABRAT - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 20, 2024
I recommend introducing Amazon VPC to others as it provides an excellent entry-level understanding of cloud computing and its relevance in today's world.
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Sri Ganesh - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 6, 2024
Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
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Amazon Virtual Private Cloud Cons review quotes

Dineshkumar Thulasiraman - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 29, 2024
VPC itself is pretty good, but understanding it well is key. One of the challenges for beginners is understanding IP address ranges and subnet concepts.
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AV
Apr 9, 2024
There is always room for improvement. It can be in support.
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M.Umar Farooq - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2024
In Amazon VPC, there's room for improvement. For example, when we create security groups, I think we should be able to restrict outgoing traffic to secured websites. I know there's a method to restrict that, but we should also be able to design outgoing traffic restrictions at the system level. We should use that to deny ports instead of relying solely on network access controls at the subnet level.
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Carl Seguya - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 14, 2025
There is a specific configuration where I was using a Windows Server, and I could not configure RDS Oracle on it.
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Govardhan Mundlur - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 2, 2024
I recently worked on Transit Gateway, which connects multiple VPCs in one account and enables communication between them. However, I found the documentation unclear, possibly because few people encounter this situation. I figured it out and implemented it, but it required some research. Most people prefer using infrastructure as code rather than the UI for AWS tasks. However, the documentation may not always be up to date.
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reviewer2754069 - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 1, 2025
We have considered using the AWS Direct Connect, but there isn't any available solution for AWS Direct Connect in Mongolia, so we've opted for the site-to-site connection through Amazon Virtual Private Cloud.
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Aravind D - PeerSpot reviewer
Oct 9, 2023
One person with capable knowledge can implement the solution.
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Raghu Gopal - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2024
Increasing the subnet count could be an improvement.
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SASWAT PRIYABRAT - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 20, 2024
It would be beneficial to introduce more managed features and enhance customization options in the product.
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Sri Ganesh - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 6, 2024
From an improvement perspective, the product's initial setup phase should be easy for those who are not experienced in creating VPCs.
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