Difference between VPC Peering, Transit Gateway, and PrivateLink

Hey everyone! Today I wanted to cover a very important topic that caused me some confusion when I first started studying. I only got clarity on it when I had to implement it in a real project. When designing networks on AWS, one of the most important decisions is defining how different environments will communicate securely, scalably, and cost-effectively. AWS offers several options for private connectivity between resources, but three services tend to generate frequent confusion: ...

June 15, 2026 · 5 min · 1064 words · Leonardo Cardozo

The Importance of Networking Knowledge in Hybrid Environments

Lessons Learned Deploying AWS Direct Connect + Transit Gateway Hybrid environments have moved from being the exception to becoming part of the strategy for many companies. Integrating on-premises datacenters with the cloud requires much more than simply provisioning resources in the cloud — it demands a deep understanding of networking, routing, and connectivity. Working recently on a scenario using AWS Direct Connect integrated with AWS Transit Gateway made it even clearer how networking knowledge makes a real difference in the stability and correct operation of an architecture. ...

May 25, 2026 · 3 min · 441 words · Leonardo Cardozo