network-architecture

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the critical challenge of designing robust, scalable, and cost-effective cloud network architectures, preventing costly re-architecting later in the development lifecycle.

Core Features & Use Cases

• VPC and Subnet Design: Establishes baseline subnet tiers (public, private, database) and guides the addition of specialized tiers (cache, warehouse, messaging) for optimal isolation and security.
• CIDR Planning: Provides a strategy for allocating IP address ranges to prevent overlaps and facilitate future VPC peering and multi-environment isolation.
• Cost-Optimized NAT: Guides decisions on NAT gateway implementation (single vs. multi-AZ) based on cost and redundancy needs.
• Private Connectivity: Details the setup of private endpoints to secure and optimize access to cloud provider APIs.
• DNS and API Gateway Strategy: Outlines best practices for internal and external DNS resolution and API gateway routing for clear traffic separation.
• Use Case: When setting up a new SaaS product, use this Skill to define the foundational VPC structure, ensuring that application servers, databases, and external services can communicate securely and efficiently, while also planning for future growth and potential multi-region deployments.

Quick Start

Use the network-architecture skill to design a VPC with public, private, and database subnets across three availability zones.