VPC Interface Endpoint vs. Gateway Endpoint in AWS

2024-02-16T03:44:21+00:00

What is a VPC Endpoint? With a VPC endpoint, you can establish a private connection to specific AWS services and VPC endpoint services through AWS PrivateLink. It eliminates the need for public IP addresses for communication between these services and your Amazon VPC instances. Furthermore, a secure connection is maintained since no information leaves the Amazon network while traveling between your Amazon VPC and the service. VPC endpoints are virtual devices that enable communication between instances in an Amazon VPC and various services. These endpoints enhance network traffic without compromising availability or restricting bandwidth. They are designed to scale horizontally, [...]