Skip to main content

How-To Guide

NetActuate VPC provides software-defined network isolation with an enterprise networking stack: cloud routers, gateways, load balancers, and firewall rules, without the complexity or cost of hyperscale providers. This guide covers deploying, managing, and securing your VPC environment.

Deploy a VPC​

Create a new VPC through the portal with a virtual gateway, private subnets, and optional public ingress in a guided four-step process.

  • Deploying a VPC: step-by-step walkthrough for creating a VPC and configuring its initial settings

Manage Your VPC​

Once deployed, manage the VPC dashboard, deploy VMs inside your private network, and configure networking components.

  • Managing a VPC: VPC dashboard, deploying VMs inside a VPC, and managing the private network
  • Gateway: configure the bastion host, floating IPs, and IP reservations for public access
  • VPC Firewall: create and manage IPv4/IPv6 firewall rules with sync across interfaces
  • NAT Rules: configure DNAT, SNAT, and rule ordering for traffic translation
  • Load Balancing: set up HTTPS and Network load balancers with backend groups and health checks

Key Capabilities​

CapabilityDescription
Private NetworkingAll resources in private IP space with no public exposure by default
Gateway ControlsManage ingress at the gateway level with floating IPs and DNAT
Integrated FirewallIPv4/IPv6 rules synced across all VPC interfaces
L4/L7 Load BalancingDistribute traffic across private instances with health checking
Hybrid BridgeConnect VPC to dedicated hardware, bare metal, or colocation in the same facility

Automate Your Workflow​

  • Cloud Routing: interconnect VPCs across locations with cloud routers and Magic Mesh
  • Cloud VLANs: connect VPC environments to other NetActuate services

Additional Resources​

  • Other Resources: API references, automation links, and related documentation

Need Help?​

Contact support@netactuate.com or open a support ticket from the portal.