From Tutorial to Production: Solving the VPC Problem in MLOps

AWS VPC configuration is often overlooked in MLOps tutorials, yet improper network architecture directly impacts cost, security, and compliance simultaneously. Understanding proper VPC patterns from MVP through production-scale LLM training prevents costly mistakes in NAT egress fees, data exposure risks, and regulatory failures. This article addresses the critical gap between model development and enterprise-grade network infrastructure that most teams discover too late.