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In the rapidly evolving landscape of cloud computing, understanding IP address types is fundamental to optimizing network architecture. IP addresses serve as the backbone of communication across the internet and within cloud environments. This article explores the various IP address types and their crucial role in the realm of cloud networking.
IP Address Type | Address Length | Scope | Routability | Use Case in Cloud Networking |
IPv4 | 32 bits | Global | Routable on the Internet | Managing connections in a world still predominantly IPv4. |
IPv6 | 128 bits | Global | Routable on the Internet | Future-proofing cloud networks with a vast address space. |
Public IP | N/A | Global | Routable on the Internet | Enabling external communication with cloud resources. |
Private IP | N/A | Local | Non-routable | Facilitating secure communication within a cloud network. |
Elastic IP | N/A | Local (cloud) | Routable on the Internet | Providing persistent addresses for dynamic cloud instances. |
Alexey Shkittin
CEO