Problem scenario
You want to use a VPC in AWS. What do you do to create one?
Solution
1. Log into the AWS web console.
2. Go here: https://aws.amazon.com/vpc/
3. Click "Get started with Amazon VPC".
4. Click "Launch VPC Wizard".
5. Click "Select".
6. Change configurations as desired. At a minimum click the "Availability Zone" to choose the region that is most appropriate for your needs (i.e., the closest one).
7. Click "Create VPC".
8. Click "OK".