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AWS Cloud Foundations and Core Compute Services

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AWS Cloud Foundations and Core Compute Services introduces learners to the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and the AWS Cloud, with a focused exploration of core compute services. The course covers AWS global infrastructure, essential cloud concepts, and the role of compute services in building and running applications in the AWS Cloud. Learners will explore Amazon EC2 and understand how to select, launch, configure, and manage cloud-based compute resources. The course also introduces key AWS compute options and helps learners understand how different compute services can support varying application and workload requirements. AWS describes EC2 as scalable, on-demand computing capacity that can be configured to meet different compute, memory, networking, and storage needs. Through demonstrations and practical examples, learners will develop a foundational understanding of AWS compute capabilities and gain the knowledge needed to begin working with AWS cloud infrastructure and prepare for further AWS learning and certification pathways. AWS positions its foundational training as suitable for learners seeking an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud and its core service categories.

Syllabus

  • AWS Cloud Fundamentals and Core Concepts
    • In this section, you'll build a strong foundation in AWS Cloud concepts, the AWS Management Console, cloud benefits, service models, and AWS Support Plans. You'll begin by exploring the fundamentals of AWS Cloud and becoming familiar with the AWS Console, helping you understand how to navigate and interact with AWS resources. As you progress, you'll examine the key benefits of AWS Cloud, including how cloud computing supports scalability, flexibility, and efficient resource usage. You'll also explore the IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS service models and understand how different levels of cloud service management apply to organizations. Finally, you'll compare AWS Support Plans and understand the different support options available to AWS customers. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of AWS Cloud fundamentals, service models, the AWS environment, and available support options, providing a strong foundation for exploring AWS services and solutions."
  • Amazon EC2 Fundamentals and Storage
    • In this section, you'll build a strong foundation in Amazon EC2, learning how to select, purchase, configure, and optimize compute resources for different AWS workloads. You'll begin by exploring EC2 instance types and understand how CPU, memory, storage, and networking capabilities help determine the right instance for specific application requirements. As you progress, you'll explore EC2 purchasing options, Savings Plans, and tenancy models to understand how organizations can optimize compute costs and choose appropriate deployment options. You'll also learn about EC2 volumes, encryption, and instance store, gaining an understanding of how different storage options support application performance, durability, and data protection. The section further introduces EC2 Placement Groups and their different configurations, helping you understand how workload placement can influence performance, availability, and network communication. Through guided demonstrations, you'll gain practical experience working with Amazon EC2 and configuring Placement Groups. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Amazon EC2 instance types, purchasing options, storage, encryption, instance store, and Placement Groups, enabling you to select and configure appropriate compute resources for AWS workloads.
  • EC2 Networking and Load Balancing
    • In this section, you'll build a strong foundation in Amazon EC2 networking and load balancing, learning how EC2 instances communicate within AWS and how traffic can be distributed across application resources. You'll begin by exploring public, private, and Elastic IP addresses, gaining an understanding of how different IP addressing options support connectivity and resource access. As you progress, you'll explore Elastic Network Interfaces (ENIs), Elastic Network Adapters (ENAs), and Elastic Fabric Adapters (EFAs), understanding how they support different networking and high-performance computing requirements. You'll also discover Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) and learn how it distributes incoming traffic across multiple targets to improve application availability and scalability. The section further introduces cross-zone load balancing and ELB stickiness, helping you understand how traffic distribution and session persistence can be managed. You'll also explore Application Load Balancing and gain hands-on experience configuring and testing an Application Load Balancer through a guided demonstration. By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of EC2 networking and Elastic Load Balancing, enabling you to configure network connectivity and distribute application traffic efficiently across AWS resources.
  • Serverless, and Application Platforms

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