Differentiating between Azure Virtual Network (VNet) and AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

In this post, Senior ADM Fidelis Ekezue shares insights into similarities and differences between Azure VNets and AWS VPC.

It’s important to note that in the cloud, features and capabilities are in a state of constant change to improve services and adapt to industry demands. To the best of our knowledge, the information in this article is accurate at the time of the publication (September 2017). This is not a marketing blog nor is it intended to be a competitive analysis, rather, to help end-users better understand similarities and differences in these services to make informed decisions based on our experience. Constructive comments, clarifications, and perspective are welcomed in the post comments. Be sure to include links to supporting information if you would like to contribute. Both of these technologies are evolving rapidly so always consult the latest product documentation to confirm capabilities at any given time.

Cloud computing has changed what we know about software design and the role/functions of data centers. The journey to the cloud begins with choosing a cloud provider and provisioning private networks or extending their on-premise network. Customers looking to provision their resources in the cloud can choose from the different private networks offered by the various cloud providers. The two most deployed private networks are Virtual Network (VNet) and Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) from Microsoft and Amazon respectively. This blog looks at the similarities and differences between these two private network offerings with the goal of informing potential customers on what differentiates the two private networks and assist in their decision on which is suitable for their workload. In this first blog in the series, I will cover some basic components of every cloud network. This current blog will not compare the pricing due to its complexity, it may be covered in a future post.Conceptually, both the Azure VNet and AWS VPC provide the bedrock for provisioning resources and service in the cloud. Both networks provide the same building blocks but with a degree of variability in implementation. Following is the summary of some of these building blocks:

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