AWS re:Invent 2016: Enterprise Fundamentals: Design Your Account and VPC Architecture (ENT203)

Customers looking to migrate to AWS often ask the following questions at the beginning of their journey “What is the right AWS account structure and VPC design for me?” and “How do I minimize the impact to my IT operations?” This session discusses the different account structures, VPC design patterns and network deployment architectures to align to different Enterprise IT Operating Models. We will also discuss the implications each pattern has with respect to Security, Finance and Operations. Nielsen, a global enterprise providing an understanding of what consumers watch and what consumers buy, will discuss the decision making process for their AWS account and VPC design. Nielsen will also discuss the implications of their decision. This session will benefit IT architects, managers and technology strategists to: • Understand the 4 common Enterprise IT Operating Models and the VPC design patterns associated with each • The security, operational and financial considerations associated with each design pattern • Ask the correct questions to determine how best to set up their AWS accounts