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Reading IBM Cloud Learn Hub - What is a Virtual Private Cloud?

What are some of the key features of the VPC model?

scalable, highly fault-tolerant architecture of resources, data and applications are isolated from other customers, saves on hardware costs, and resources

What are the three tiers that comprise the three-tier architecture model?

compute: virtual cpu's storage: allocated block storage with ability to purchase more network: ability to add load balancer, routers to compartmentalize etc

Describe the differences between a VPC and a VPN to someone you know from your previous job.

a vpn (virtual private network) is a secure tunnel that connects to the public internet. Like a highway.

a vpc is a space that you have paid for that has all of the hardware provided to you by the company providing the vpc services.