AWS VPC enables users to create isolate and customize network environments in the AWS cloudUsers can define IP ranges, create subnets, and configure network gateways for flexibilitySubnets organize resources such as public and private with differing levels of access to the internetRoute tables direct network traffic between subnets to external networksInternet and NAT gateways are crucial components for external communicationBest practices include securing VPC with ACLs, monitoring, multi-layered security with subnets, audits, and compliance checksUse cases for VPC range from multi-tier applications to backup environmentsSources/Additional sources: AWS VPC user guide, BMC blogs, Dev-to article