# MemoryDB and Amazon VPC
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The Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) service defines a virtual network that closely resembles a traditional data center. When you configure a virtual private cloud (VPC) with Amazon VPC, you can select its IP address range, create subnets, and configure route tables, network gateways, and security settings. You can also add a cluster to the virtual network, and control access to the cluster by using Amazon VPC security groups. 

This section explains how to manually configure a MemoryDB cluster in a VPC. This information is intended for users who want a deeper understanding of how MemoryDB and Amazon VPC work together.

**Topics**
+ [Understanding MemoryDB and VPCs](vpcs.mdb.md)
+ [Access Patterns for Accessing a MemoryDB Cluster in an Amazon VPC](memorydb-vpc-accessing.md)
+ [Creating a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)](VPCs.creatingVPC.md)