Configuring an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

This section describes how to create an Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) for deploying Aspera Transfer Cluster Manager.

  1. From the AWS Console, go to Service > VPC. Select Your VPCs from the left side menu, and click Create VPC.
  2. Enter in the desired CIDR block (for example, 192.168.0.0/16) and click Yes, Create.
  3. Enable DNS Hostname for the newly created VPC.
    Select Edit DNS Hostnames from the Actions drop-down menu. Click Yes to enable DNS Hostnames and click Save.
  4. Create an Internet Gateway.
    Select Internet Gateways from the left hand navigation menu. Click on Create Internet Gateway, and then click on Yes, Create from the menu option.
  5. Create a Route Table.
    Select Routing Table from the left hand navigation menu. Click on Create Route Table, and create a new Route Table that is associated with your VPC. Add new Gateway to your routing table, via the Routes tab.
  6. Create at least two subnets turned on in each Availability Zone.
    Select Subnets from left side navigation menu, and click on Create Subnet. In Create Subnet Dialogue, select your VPC and Availability Zone. Enter in a unique CIDR Block (for example, 10.0.0.0/24). Click on Yes, Create button. Follow above steps to create a second Subnet, with a unique CIDR Block. Associate your Subnets with the previously created routing table.