AWS VPC Guide 2025: From Basic Networking to VPC Lattice
What’s New in 2025
Key Updates and Changes
- VPC Lattice GA: Application-layer networking for microservices across VPCs
- IPAM Tiers: Free tier for single region, Advanced tier ($0.00027/IP/hour) for multi-region
- IPv6 Adoption: Dual-stack configurations now standard practice
- Enhanced Security: VPC Lattice enables zero-trust networking patterns
- Service Network Endpoints: Connect services across accounts without complex routing
Major Service Evolution
- VPC Peering: Still relevant for simple, pairwise connections
- Transit Gateway: Remains the choice for hub-and-spoke architectures
- VPC Lattice: New paradigm for application-layer connectivity
- IPAM Integration: Automated IP management across organizations
- Resource Gateways: New construct for secure resource sharing
Understanding what AWS provides for setting up private networks, security groups and more is important for anyone who calls themselves DevOps. In 2025, the networking landscape has evolved significantly with VPC Lattice and enhanced IPAM capabilities.