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Getting Started with AWS

Course Summary

This course provides a practical introduction to cloud computing using Amazon Web Services. Participants will explore AWS concepts, including virtual machines, object storage, networking, and identity management. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on labs, participants will learn how to navigate the AWS Console, deploy resources, and monitor services effectively.

Prerequisites:

To get the most out of the session, participants should have:

  • Understanding of basic technology concepts (e.g., files, servers, applications)
  • Interest in learning how cloud platforms are used in real-world environments
Purpose
Gain a practical understanding of cloud computing using Amazon Web Services
Audience
This session is designed for all audiences, regardless of technical background. No prior experience with cloud platforms or AWS is required.
Role
Software Developers | Product Managers | Technical Managers | Solution Architects 
Skill level
Introduction
Style
Lectures | Hands-on Activities | Labs
Duration
2 days
Related technologies
Cloud computing

 

Course objectives
  • Explain core AWS concepts and the shared responsibility model
  • Deploy and manage virtual machines and storage using the AWS Console
  • Configure basic identify, networking, and monitoring services
  • Estimate costs and build simple cloud architectures using AWS best practices

What you'll learn:

In this Getting Started with AWS course, you'll learn:

Cloud Fundamentals

  • What is Cloud Computing?
  • IaaS vs PaaS vs SaaS
  • Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations
  • Shared Responsibility Model

AWS Platform Overview

  • Navigating the AWS Console
  • Identify and Access Management (IAM)
  • Working with EC2 Instances
  • Object Storage with Amazon S3

Launching Services on AWS

  • Creating and connecting to EC2 virtual machines
  • Uploading and managing files in S3
  • Understanding security groups and key pairs
  • Overview of RDS (Relational Database Service)

Serverless and Modern AWS Services

  • AWS Lamda Basics
  • Introduction to API Gateway
  • Event-driven compute models

Monitoring, Planning, and Pricing

  • AWS Pricing Calculator and Free Tier
  • Cost Explorer and Budgets
  • Monitoring with CloudWatch
  • Logging with CloudTrail

Networking and Architecture Basics

  • Introduction to VPCs (Virtual Private Clouds)
  • Subnets, Route Tables, Internet Gateways
  • Designing simple cloud architectures

Getting Started with AWS

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Real-World Content

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