AWS VPC Public/Private Subnets: The Setup Newbies Botch Every Time
Over 80% of AWS breaches trace back to sloppy VPC configs. Here's the no-BS guide to public/private subnets that actually works—before you leak your data.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Separate public/private subnets block 80% of newbie breaches via bastion access.
- Nginx proxy_pass routes private HTTP smoothly—free-tier friendly.
- Watch NAT bills: AWS's hidden tax on 'secure' privates.
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