VPC — Virtual Private Cloud
Definition: A logically isolated network within a public cloud provider. A VPC is your perimeter — everything inside it can talk freely; everything outside has to be explicitly allowed in.
Example
In engineering planning, you'll often hear something like: "Let's pull the latest VPC numbers before we make a call" — shorthand for virtual private cloud.
When you'll hear it
VPC shows up most often in engineering planning, architecture reviews, and sprint retrospectives. When someone uses it, they're usually referring to virtual private cloud — and they expect the room to already know what that means.
FAQs
What does VPC stand for?
VPC stands for Virtual Private Cloud.
What does VPC mean in technology and engineering?
A logically isolated network within a public cloud provider. A VPC is your perimeter — everything inside it can talk freely; everything outside has to be explicitly allowed in.
Where will I hear VPC used at work?
VPC comes up most often in engineering planning, architecture reviews, and sprint retrospectives. It's used as shorthand for virtual private cloud, so people assume you already know the term.