Most cloud networks in enterprises require efficient IP allocation and management for high availability, security, and on-premise connectivity.
Subnet segmentation within a VPC is essential for balancing security, scalability, and operational efficiency.
Considerations for VPC subnet segmentation include security requirements, high availability design, IP address management, scalability, and management complexity.
Advantages of subnet segmentation include granular security controls, resource isolation, robust defense, least privilege access, and simplified auditing.
Efficient routable CIDR usage is promoted through segmentation to reduce reliance on limited IPAM routable addresses.
Primary and secondary CIDR ranges play roles in optimal VPC design by accommodating workloads and providing additional IP space respectively.
Challenges of VPC subnet segmentation include careful planning, reconfiguration difficulties, IP address limitations, and route table management overhead.
Mitigation strategies involve planning for growth, using IP address management solutions, documenting CIDR allocations, and evaluating operational overhead.
Clear subnet segmentation enhances security and operational benefits, offering a maintainable and scalable foundation for different resource types.