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When working with Amazon RDS, it’s important to understand that security groups are tied to specific Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs). This means you can’t use a security group from one VPC for an RDS instance in another VPC. If you try, you’ll get an error because RDS instances can only use security groups that belong within the same VPC where the database is being set up.
Security groups are like protective fences that control access to resources in a particular VPC. They cannot cross over to other VPCs, even if you think they are “associated with” other VPCs. Each security group exists solely within one VPC and can only be attached to resources inside that same VPC.
For example, if you’re creating an RDS instance in a VPC with ID vpc-0b080b222222, you’ll need to choose a security group that is also part of that VPC, such as sg-047fed222222. Trying to use a security group from another VPC, like sg-0b2c61111111 from vpc-00c0ea111111, won’t work.
If your goal is to allow communication between resources in different VPCs, you’ll need to set up a way for them to connect. Common options include VPC peering or Transit Gateways. Once you’ve established this connection, you can configure security groups in each VPC to allow the necessary traffic.
By understanding these steps, you can ensure your resources communicate smoothly and securely across your network.
For more details, you can review the official Amazon Web Services documentation on security groups and VPCs at their respective links:
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