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2. Public vs Private Subnets, Internet & NAT Gateways

Subnet Isolation & Outbound Internet Routing

Public subnets connect to an Internet Gateway (IGW) via their route table. Private subnets route outbound traffic through a NAT Gateway located in a public subnet, preventing inbound direct access from the public Internet.

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