Create and Configure a VPC in One Step

This topic describes how to rapidly deploy a complete Virtual Private Cloud, including subnets, gateways, and route tables, through an automated process. This method is suitable for projects requiring a quick start.

Procedure

  1. Access the VPC creation page.
    1. Log in to Amazon VPC Console.
    2. On the left navigation pane, click Your VPCs, then click Create VPC.

    3. In the Resources to create section, select VPC and more.

  2. Configure basic VPC properties:
    1. In the Name tag auto-generation section, specify the name of the VPC and related VPC resources via either of the following methods:
      Method Instruction
      Create name tags automatically

      1. Keep the Auto-generate option selected.
      2. In the text field below, enter a name for your VPC.

        The AWS automatically generates name tags for other VPC resources based on the VPC name, which can be viewed in the Preview section on the right-side.
      Define name tags manually
      1. Unselect the Auto-generate option.
      2. In the Preview section, specify name tags for each VPC resources.
    2. Configure other VPC properties:

      • IPv4 CIDR block: Specify an IPv4 CIDR block for the VPC. In this example, enter 10.0.0.0/16.
      • IPv6 CIDR block: Select No IPv6 CIDR block.
      • Tenancy: Retain the default setting.
  3. Configure availability zones and subnets.

    • Number of Availability Zones (AZs): Choose how many Availability Zones to deploy resources across. In this example, select 2.
    • Number of public subnets: Defines the number of public subnets per AZ. In this example, select 2.
    • Number of private subnets: Defines the number of private subnets per AZ. In this example, select 2.
  4. Configure network connectivity.

    • NAT gateways: Select Zonal, then choose In 1 AZ.
    • VPC endpoints: Select None.
    • DNS options: Retain all DNS settings.
  5. Review the settings, and double check the topology in the Preview section.
  6. Click Create VPC to proceed.

Result

Your VPC has been successfully created with the following core components:

  • Public and private subnets in your selected Availability Zone.

  • An Internet Gateway attached to the VPC.

  • A NAT Gateway for outbound access.

  • Route tables with essential routes configured.

  • Default Network ACLs and security groups associated.

What to do next

Launch Instances into the VPC.