# Overview

![Code Ocean VPC Platform Deployment](https://95143592-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MO74Ph1wHV3oYY-yd18%2F-MVsk25GitLDhNEBQMhR%2F-MVsrRFTUEM3roW2IzDZ%2FPlatform%20Overview%20Diagram_overview2.png?alt=media\&token=d302a267-c00b-41fb-9ef9-48ba24fcbfd9)

The diagram illustrates the design of Code Ocean where product features connect with AWS and open source resources. The [System Overview](https://docs.codeocean.com/admin-guide/v2.8/overview/system-overview) article, explains how Code Ocean system architecture works. Understanding the architecture can assist in adopting better overall security and governance strategies.

1. [System Overview](https://docs.codeocean.com/admin-guide/v2.8/overview/system-overview)
2. [System Capacity and Scale](https://docs.codeocean.com/admin-guide/v2.8/overview/system-capacity-and-sizing)

For more information about how Code Ocean works at the user level, refer to the [Code Ocean VPC User Guide](https://docs.codeocean.com).