Welcome to fck-nat: A Cost-Effective and Configurable NAT Solution
Are you tired of paying hefty fees for Managed NAT Gateway on AWS? Look no further, because fck-nat is here to revolutionize your NAT experience. Built on Amazon Linux 2023, fck-nat offers ready-to-use ARM and x86 based AMIs that can support up to 5Gbps burst NAT traffic on a t4g.nano instance. In this blog post, we will explore the features and benefits of fck-nat, compare it with other NAT solutions, and discuss its deployment options.
Comparing fck-nat with Managed NAT Gateway
Let’s start by comparing the costs of fck-nat and Managed NAT Gateway. While sitting idle, fck-nat costs only 10% of a Managed NAT Gateway. In practice, the savings are even greater. Additionally, the official AWS supported NAT Instance AMI hasn’t been updated since 2018 and lacks ARM support, making it unsuitable for cost-effective deployments. On the other hand, fck-nat provides a cost-effective solution that can be deployed on EC2’s most affordable instance types.
However, there are certain scenarios where Managed NAT Gateway might be preferred over fck-nat. AWS limits outgoing internet bandwidth on EC2 instances to 5Gbps, which is the maximum bandwidth that fck-nat can support while remaining cost-effective. If you require additional bandwidth, Managed NAT Gateway is the way to go. Nevertheless, if AWS were to lift the limit on internet egress bandwidth from EC2, fck-nat could operate at speeds up to 25Gbps, eliminating the need for Managed NAT Gateway altogether.
Customizability and Flexibility
fck-nat aims to provide an easy, secure, and configurable solution for deploying NAT instances. While offering out-of-the-box options and guides that work for most users, fck-nat understands that everyone’s requirements are different. Therefore, it provides all the necessary toggles and configurations to ensure a seamless deployment experience. The philosophy behind fck-nat is “batteries included, but swappable,” allowing users to customize their base image, build region, architecture, and more.
fck-nat offers public AMIs in both arm64 and x86_64 flavors, built on top of Amazon Linux 2023. However, if you prefer a different base image or want to host the AMI yourself, you have the option to build your own AMI using the provided Packer files. The Packer configuration is highly customizable, allowing you to tailor the AMI to your specific needs.
Deployment Options
Deploying fck-nat is a straightforward process. Once you have the AMI, there are a few configurations that need to be set up in order to route traffic to your NAT. While some infrastructure-as-code tools can automate this process, others may require manual configuration. The Deployment page of fck-nat provides detailed information on deploying fck-nat with various infrastructure-as-code tools.
It’s important to note that while fck-nat supports high-availability mode, it is not completely immune to outages, although they are rare. If your workload requires five 9s of uptime, Managed NAT Gateway might be a better option for you.
Conclusion
fck-nat offers a cost-effective and configurable NAT solution that can save you significant costs compared to Managed NAT Gateway. With its easy deployment process, customization options, and support for ARM and x86 architectures, fck-nat is a game-changer for those looking to optimize their NAT infrastructure on AWS. Whether you choose the arm64 or x86_64 flavor, fck-nat provides the flexibility you need to meet your specific requirements.
So, why pay more when you can have fck-nat? Try it out today and experience the power of a cost-effective and configurable NAT solution!
Tags: fck-nat, NAT solution, Managed NAT Gateway, AWS, cost-effective, configurable, deployment options
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