A user-defined virtual private cloud computing network is provided that includes a user interface for selecting a plurality of network connectivity features for designing the user-defined virtual private cloud computing network. The virtual private cloud computing network includes tangible storage elements and tangible computing elements selected from a cloud computing network service provider using the user interface, using the user interface each network. The tangible storage elements and tangible computing elements are connected in accordance with network element configuration statements that instantiate actions particular to defined network connectivity features in accordance with defined usage rules. The virtual provide cloud computing network is configured and implemented in accordance with the selected network connectivity features using the tangible storage elements and tangible computing elements.