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Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners

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Overview

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This comprehensive AWS course equips you with the skills to build, deploy, and manage secure, scalable applications using Amazon Web Services. Begin by mastering cloud computing fundamentals—understand the role of AWS, its global infrastructure, and how to navigate the AWS Management Console. Get hands-on with essential services like S3, EC2, EBS, VPC, and CloudFront to create resilient and efficient cloud environments. Progress to managing databases with DynamoDB and RDS, automating infrastructure with CloudFormation, and monitoring performance using CloudWatch. Strengthen your cloud security knowledge by configuring IAM roles, users, and access controls. You should have a basic understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and general IT concepts. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand AWS: Learn core cloud computing concepts and global infrastructure - Use Core Services: Deploy and manage with S3, EC2, EBS, and VPC - Automate & Monitor: Implement CloudFormation and CloudWatch for efficient operations - Secure Access: Manage users, roles, and permissions with IAM Ideal for IT professionals, developers, and cloud beginners aiming to launch their AWS journey.

Syllabus

  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals and AWS Introduction
    • Explore the fundamentals of cloud computing and get introduced to Amazon Web Services (AWS) in this beginner-friendly module. Learn what cloud computing is, its benefits, and how AWS revolutionized the industry. Understand AWS’s global infrastructure, security measures, and navigate the AWS Management Console with hands-on demos—ideal for anyone starting a cloud career.
  • AWS Infrastructure: Compute, Storage, and Networking
    • Dive into AWS infrastructure with a focus on compute, storage, and networking services. Learn to work with Amazon S3, EFS, Glacier, and CloudFront for scalable storage and content delivery. Explore AWS compute tools like EC2, EBS, and VPCs with hands-on demos covering instance creation, volume management, and disaster recovery. Ideal for building cloud expertise in AWS environments.
  • AWS Managed Services, Deployment, and Monitoring
    • Explore AWS managed services, deployment, and monitoring in this comprehensive module. Learn to work with DynamoDB and RDS for scalable database management through guided demos. Master AWS CloudFormation for automated deployment, monitor resources with CloudWatch, and manage access using IAM roles and policies. Ideal for learners aiming to build secure and efficient AWS-based solutions.

Taught by

Priyanka Mehta

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