Create an IPv6 Amazon VPC and Utilize an Egress Only Internet Gateway
In this lab, you’ll practice networking skills on AWS using IPv6. When you’re finished with this lab, you’ll have an IPv6 VPC created, and will have utilized Egress Only Internet Gateway to access the internet.
Terms and conditions apply.
Challenge
Create a VPC and Subnets with IPv6 CIDR Block
You will learn to create a VPC with an IPv6 CIDR block, and will divide it further into subnets.
Challenge
Create an Internet Gateway and an Egress Only Internet Gateway
You will learn to create an Internet Gateway and Egress Only Internet Gateway.
Challenge
Create Public and Private Route Tables
You will learn to create Public and Private Route Tables which will be used with Public and Private Subnets respectively.
Challenge
Create Public and Private EC2 Instances
You will learn to launch public and private EC2 instances using an IPv6 VPC.
Challenge
Access the Internet from a Private EC2 Instance Using SSM
You will learn to utilize an Egress Only Internet Gateway via Private EC2 instance to access the internet using SSM.
Challenge
(Optional) Access the Internet from a Private EC2 Instance Using RDP
You will learn to utilize an Egress Only Internet Gateway via Private EC2 instance to access the internet, this time using your local RDP client.
Provided environment for hands-on practice
We will provide the credentials and environment necessary for you to practice right within your browser.
Guided walkthrough
Follow along with the author’s guided walkthrough and build something new in your provided environment!
Did you know?
On average, you retain 75% more of your learning if you get time for practice.
Recommended prerequisites
- Knowledge of AWS EC2 and S3
- Basic knowledge of VPCs, the Linux CLI, and the AWS CLI
- (Optional) A local RDP client, knowledge of RDP