Week 2 Worklog

Week 2 Objectives:

  • Finalize the project topic and identify core AWS services to solve business requirements.
  • Master advanced Networking concepts on AWS: VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, IGW, and NAT Gateway.
  • Gain hands-on experience in deploying EC2 instances and configuring network security layers (Security Groups, NACLs).
  • Implement robust connectivity solutions including NAT Gateway and Site-to-Site VPN.

Tasks to be carried out this week:

DayTaskStart DateCompletion DateReference Material
2Project Definition:
• Select project topic
• Research and verify business rules
• Identify suitable AWS services		12/01/202612/01/2026
3Networking Foundations (VPC):
• Learn about Subnets, Route Tables, IGW, NAT Gateway, VPC
• Configure Security Groups and NACLs for network isolation		13/01/202613/01/2026https://000003.awsstudygroup.com/
4Compute & Connectivity:
• Create EC2 instances
• Test SSH connectivity between public and private subnets		14/01/202614/01/2026https://000003.awsstudygroup.com/4-createec2server/4.1-createec2/
5NAT Gateway Implementation:
• Deploy NAT Gateway for private instance internet access		15/01/202615/01/2026https://000003.awsstudygroup.com/4-createec2server/4.3-natgateway/
6Site-to-Site VPN:
• Set up Site-to-Site VPN on AWS
• Configure Virtual Private Gateway and Customer Gateway		16/01/202616/01/2026https://000003.awsstudygroup.com/5-vpnsitetosite/

Week 2 Achievements:

  • Project topic approved with a defined list of optimized AWS services for implementation.
  • Successfully built a standard VPC network structure with rigorous security layers.
  • Established secure SSH connectivity between network zones and enabled internet access for private EC2 instances.
  • Completed Site-to-Site VPN configuration, mastering connectivity between diverse network environments.