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Cloud Computing Glossary

Your comprehensive guide to cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and platform engineering terminology.

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Virtual Private Cloud

A Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is an isolated network environment within a public cloud provider where you control IP addressing, subnets, routing tables, and security rules for your cloud resources.

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VPN

A VPN (Virtual Private Network) is an encrypted network connection that creates a secure tunnel between endpoints over the public internet, protecting data in transit and allowing private resources to communicate as if on the same local network.

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