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# Networking and Content Delivery in AWS

## How do AWS provide Networking in its cloud infrastructure ?

AWS implements Software Defined Networking (SDNs) to provide its users with various networking services. 

### Key Options in AWS

* Amazon VPC - Virtual Private Cloud, the foundational service of AWS.
* AWS Route 53 - DNS Service of AWS, similar offerings such as given by GoDaddy, NameCheap etc.
* AWS Direct Connect - Dedicated connection to AWS with existing on-premises network using a high speed (and low latency) optical fiber provided with AWS Direct Connect Router.  
* Elastic Load Balancing
* AWS CloudFront
* API Gateway