2-9-2025 4. VGW is almost same as VPN ( virtual private network ) then why we are calling it as VGW and what is different between VGW and VPN ?

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A Virtual Private Gateway (VGW) is an AWS component that acts as the VPN concentrator on the AWS side of a Site-to-Site VPN connection, enabling a secure link between your on-premises network and an AWS Virtual Private Cloud. a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a broader technology that creates a secure, encrypted tunnel over the internet, used by individuals and organizations to protect data, hide IP addresses, and provide remote access to networks

2-9-2025 4. VGW is almost same as VPN ( virtual private network ) then why we are calling it as VGW and what is different between VGW and VPN ?

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