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# Custom VPC Demo

> Learn to create and delete a Virtual Private Cloud in AWS, including region selection, VPC configuration, and resource cleanup.

In this quick demonstration, you’ll learn how to create and delete a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) in AWS. We’ll walk through choosing a region, navigating the VPC console, configuring a custom VPC, reviewing its settings, and finally cleaning up the resources. This tutorial is part of AWS Networking Fundamentals.

## Selecting a Region

1. Sign in to the [AWS Management Console](https://aws.amazon.com/console/).
2. In the top-right corner, choose the region where you want to deploy your VPC. VPCs are region-specific.\
   In this example, we select **US East (N. Virginia)**.

## Navigating to the VPC Dashboard

1. Enter **VPC** in the AWS Console search bar and select the **VPC** service.
2. In the left-hand navigation pane, click **Your VPCs**.
3. You will see a **Default VPC** (AWS creates one per region). We’ll create a custom VPC instead.

<Callout icon="lightbulb" color="#1CB2FE">
  A default VPC already exists in each region. It’s ready to deploy resources but lacks custom CIDR and tagging.
</Callout>

## Creating a New VPC

Click **Create VPC** and choose **VPC only**:

| Option       | Description                                                             |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| VPC only     | Creates only the VPC resource                                           |
| VPC and more | Provisions subnets, route tables, Internet Gateways, NAT Gateways, etc. |

Configure the following parameters:

| Parameter       | Value                     |
| --------------- | ------------------------- |
| Name tag        | `demo-vpc`                |
| IPv4 CIDR block | `10.0.0.0/16`             |
| IPv6 CIDR block | Amazon-provided (default) |
| Tenancy         | Default                   |

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  ![The image shows the AWS Management Console interface for creating a VPC, with options for configuring VPC settings, subnets, and route tables. The preview section displays the structure of the VPC and its associated resources.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752863191/notes-assets/images/AWS-Networking-Fundamentals-Custom-VPC-Demo/aws-management-console-vpc-creation.jpg)
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After verifying the settings, click **Create VPC**.

## Reviewing VPC Details

When the VPC creation succeeds, a green status bar appears. Select your new VPC to view its properties:

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  ![The image shows the AWS VPC Management Console with details of a specific VPC, including its ID, state, CIDR, and associated resources. The console indicates that the VPC is available and provides options for managing subnets, route tables, and network connections.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752863192/notes-assets/images/AWS-Networking-Fundamentals-Custom-VPC-Demo/aws-vpc-management-console-details.jpg)
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Key attributes:

| Attribute      | Description                                                                            |
| -------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| VPC ID & State | Unique identifier and status (Available)                                               |
| CIDR blocks    | Configured IPv4 and IPv6 network ranges                                                |
| DNS settings   | DNS hostnames and DNS resolution enabled or disabled                                   |
| Tenancy        | Default or dedicated host tenancy                                                      |
| Route table    | Routes traffic between subnets within the VPC                                          |
| Network ACLs   | Stateless traffic filters applied at the subnet level                                  |
| Resource map   | Visual diagram showing VPC components (subnets, route tables, Internet gateways, etc.) |

At this point, your VPC exists but contains no subnets yet.

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  ![The image shows the AWS VPC Management Console, displaying details of a newly created VPC named "demo-vpc" with its status marked as available.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752863193/notes-assets/images/AWS-Networking-Fundamentals-Custom-VPC-Demo/aws-vpc-management-console-demo-vpc.jpg)
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## Deleting the VPC

To remove the `demo-vpc`:

<Callout icon="triangle-alert" color="#FF6B6B">
  Deleting a VPC is irreversible. Ensure no critical resources are attached before you proceed.
</Callout>

1. In the left navigation pane, click **Your VPCs**.
2. Select **demo-vpc**.
3. Choose **Actions** → **Delete VPC**.
4. Type **delete** in the confirmation box and confirm.

***

## References

* [Amazon VPC Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/userguide/what-is-amazon-vpc.html)
* [AWS Regions and Endpoints](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/rande.html)
* [AWS Management Console](https://aws.amazon.com/console/)

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