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title: TiDB Cloud Glossary
summary: Learn the terms used in TiDB Cloud.
category: glossary
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# TiDB Cloud Glossary

## V

### VPC

VPC is short for virtual private cloud.

### VPC peering

A VPC peering connection is a networking connection between two VPCs (virtual private cloud) that enables you to route traffic between them and helps you to facilitate data transfer.