Description: NAT policies (Network Address Translation) define the rules on how network address translation is applied to traffic. NAT policies are fundamental for managing communication between resources in a private network and the outside world. NAT policies allow resources in a private subnet to access the Internet for software updates, downloads, and other needs while hiding their private IP addresses. This is achieved by assigning a public IP address to the NAT device, which acts as an intermediary. NAT policies are essential for maintaining security and efficiency in network management, as they allow controlling traffic flow and defining what types of connections are allowed or denied. Additionally, these policies can be configured to meet different business needs, enabling organizations to customize their cloud network infrastructure. NAT policies can be implemented through various services, such as NAT Gateways and NAT Instances, which offer different levels of scalability and performance, allowing users to choose the option that best fits their operational requirements.
