Which AWS service allows you to create a virtual private cloud (VPC)?

The service that enables you to create a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) is Amazon VPC. This service allows users to define a virtual network that closely resembles a traditional network, but with the scalability and flexibility of the cloud. Within Amazon VPC, you can specify the IP address range for the network, create subnets, configure route tables, and set up gateways to connect to the internet or to on-premises networks.

Using Amazon VPC, you have complete control over the network environment, including choosing your own IP address range, creating subnets, and configuring security settings. This is crucial for customers who require their resources to be isolated in a secure environment and need to control traffic flow to and from their resources.

Other services mentioned do not provide VPC creation capabilities. AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service, Amazon Route 53 is a scalable Domain Name System (DNS) web service, and AWS Direct Connect provides a dedicated network connection from your premises to AWS, but none of these services allow for the creation or management of a VPC.