> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Course Introduction > This course covers essential AWS networking concepts through hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. Welcome to **AWS Networking Fundamentals**! I’m Sanjeev Thiyagarajan, your instructor for this course. Together, we'll explore the core networking services and best practices in AWS through engaging labs and real-world scenarios. *** ## What You’ll Learn This module covers the following core topics: | Topic | Key Concepts | Hands-On Demonstrations | | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------- | | VPC Fundamentals | Default vs. Custom VPC | Create VPCs, configure CIDR blocks | | Subnets | Public vs. Private Subnets | Launch EC2 instances in each subnet type | | Routing | Route Tables, Route Propagation | Define custom routes, inspect routing behavior | | Gateways | Internet Gateway, NAT Gateway | Attach IGWs, configure NAT Gateways for subnets | | Elastic IPs | Allocation, Association | Allocate EIPs, remap addresses | | Security Controls | Security Groups (stateful), Network ACLs (stateless) | Compare SG vs. NACL rules in action | | VPC Peering | Peering Architectures | Establish peering, test cross-VPC connectivity | *** ## Hands-On Labs with AWS CloudLabs Our integrated **AWS CloudLabs** environment provides: * **Just-in-Time Infrastructure**: Resources are provisioned on demand—no lengthy wait or manual cleanup. * **Browser-Based Practice**: Launch labs instantly from your browser and apply each concept in real time. *** ## Community & Support Join the KodeKloud forum to: * Ask questions * Share your insights * Collaborate with peers *** ## Course Outcome By the end of this course, you will have: * Mastered VPC design and configuration * Built secure network architectures * Connected multiple VPCs using peering * Gained confidence to implement AWS networking in production Let’s get started! *** ## Links and References * [AWS VPC Documentation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/userguide/what-is-amazon-vpc.html) * [AWS CLI Reference](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/cli/latest/reference/) * [AWS Networking Best Practices](https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/networking/)