AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Endpoint Service enables customers to access AWS Marketplace products and services from within their VPCs securely and with low latency. With the AWS VPC Endpoint Service, you can easily configure your VPC environment to access third-party applications, such as Microsoft Azure, SAP, Splunk, and Oracle, without needing to establish public-facing, dedicated connections between the applications and the VPC. In this guide, we will explain how to create an AWS EC2 VPC Endpoint Service customized for your business.
Step 1: Create a VPC
The first step in creating a VPC Endpoint Service is to create a VPC. To create a VPC, you will need to provide Amazon with the following information:
- IP address range of the new VPC
- Desired CIDR Block
- The name and description of the new VPC
Detailed instructions on creating a VPC can be found in the Amazon documentation Creating a VPC.
Step 2: Enable VPC Endpoint Service
Once you have created a VPC, you can then enable the VPC Endpoint Service. To do this, you will need to log into the AWS Console and click on the Services menu. Here, you will need to select VPC from the list of services. Once you have done this, you will need to select the VPC Endpoint tab and then click on the Create Endpoint button.
Step 3: Create Endpoint Policies
Once you have enabled the VPC Endpoint Service, you will then need to create endpoint policies. With endpoint policies, you can define the rules that determine how AWS communicates with your VPC. You will need to create at least one policy to enable access to the service. To create a policy, you will need to provide the following information:
- Endpoint policy name
- Endpoint type
- Endpoint service name
- Negate statement
- Source/destination and protocol
- Network access list
Detailed instructions on creating endpoint policies can be found in the Amazon documentation Endpoint Policy Reference
Step 4: Create VPC Endpoints
Once you have enabled the VPC Endpoint Service and have created the policies for it, you will then need to create the VPC Endpoints for the service. VPC Endpoints provide secure, private connections between AWS services and your VPC without going over the public Internet. To create a VPC Endpoint, you will need to provide the following information:
- Endpoint name
- Endpoint type
- Service name
Detailed instructions on creating VPC endpoints can be found in the Amazon documentation Creating a VPC Endpoint.
Step 5: Configure the VPC Endpoint Service
Once you have created the VPC Endpoint for the service, you will then need to configure it. To do this, you will need to log into the AWS Console and select the VPC service. Here, you will need to select the VPC Endpoints tab and then select the Endpoint Service to edit the settings. Once you have done this, you can then configure the VPC Endpoint Service.
FAQ
Q. What is AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Endpoint Service?
A. AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Endpoint Service is a feature of AWS VPCs which enables customers to access AWS Marketplace products and services securely and with low latency from within their VPC.
Q. What information do I need to provide to create a VPC?
A. To create a VPC, you will need to provide Amazon with the following information: IP address range of the new VPC, desired CIDR Block, the name and description of the new VPC.
Q. How do I create endpoint policies?
A. To create endpoint policies, you will need to provide the endpoint policy name, endpoint type, endpoint service name, negate statement, source/destination and protocol, and network access list. Detailed instructions on how to create endpoint policies can be found in the Amazon documentation Endpoint Policy Reference.
Q. How do I create a VPC Endpoint?
A. To create a VPC Endpoint, you will need to provide the endpoint name, endpoint type, and service name. Detailed instructions on how to create VPC endpoints can be found in the Amazon documentation Creating a VPC Endpoint.
Q. How do I configure an VPC Endpoint Service?
A. To configure the VPC Endpoint Service, you will need to log into the AWS Console and select the VPC service. Here, you will need to select the VPC Endpoints tab and then select the Endpoint Service to edit the settings. Once you have done this, you can then configure the VPC Endpoint Service.