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# Architecture
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 This is a high-level overview architecture. 

![A diagram that depicts the high-level architecture of the VMware Cloud on an AWS managed account connected to a customer owned AWS account.](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/sddc-deployment-and-best-practices/images/region.png)


 

 This paper covers key preparation steps, associated resources, and deployment instructions to guide you through deployment of your first SDDC environment within your chosen [Region and Availability Zone](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/global-infrastructure/regions_az/). This includes the following: 
+  Creating a single Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) within your AWS account 
+  Planning and provisioning a private subnet network within your chosen Availability Zone (AZ) for SDDC integration 
+  Activating the VMware Cloud on the AWS service 
+  Deployment of a non-stretched SDDC within a single AZ