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# SageMaker notebook instances should be launched in a custom VPC
 
## Description{% #description %}

This control evaluates whether an Amazon SageMaker notebook instance is launched within a custom virtual private cloud (VPC).

This configuration can be set only during the creation of a notebook instance and cannot be changed afterward. Using an Amazon VPC, you can manage the network access and internet connectivity for your SageMaker Studio and notebook instances.

## Remediation{% #remediation %}

Follow the [Connect a Notebook Instance in a VPC to External Resources](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/latest/dg/appendix-notebook-and-internet-access.html) documentation to learn how to create an Amazon SageMaker notebook instance with a custom virtual private cloud (VPC).