AWS Cloud Quest - Lab 04: VPC and Security Groups | Full Walkthrough
1In this video, we complete Cloud Quest Level 04, focusing on networking concepts in AWS — specifically VPCs, subnets, and security groups.
✅ Mission Goal:
Update the DB server's security group to allow MySQL/Aurora traffic on port 3306 from the Web server.
🔧 What You'll Learn:
How to configure AWS Security Groups
Enabling communication between resources in public and private subnets
Understanding port 3306 for database connections
Validating VPC connectivity in AWS Cloud Quest
📌 Steps Covered:
Access AWS Console via Cloud Quest
Navigate to EC2 and Go to Security Groups
Locate the DB server's security group
Add an inbound rule:
Type: MySQL/Aurora
Protocol: TCP
Port: 3306
Source: Web server's security group
Save and validate the connection in the Cloud Quest interface
💡 Perfect for AWS beginners or anyone preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.
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