AWS Core Services and Cloud Foundations

Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll gain a strong foundation in AWS core services like EC2, S3, IAM, and RDS, empowering you to manage and deploy cloud solutions effectively. The journey begins with an exploration of Identity and Access Management (IAM), where you’ll learn how to manage user roles, security policies, and permissions within AWS. You'll then dive into Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) for provisioning and managing scalable virtual servers, including configuring storage and launching a web server. You’ll also gain skills in using the AWS CLI for automating cloud tasks. As you move through the course, you'll learn about Amazon S3, its fundamental concepts, and how to manage secure storage and access. The course also includes practical projects like hosting a static website on S3 and setting up CloudFront distributions to optimize load times. Finally, you'll explore Relational Database Service (RDS) and Elasticache, which are key components for scalable database management and caching solutions. By the end, you'll have hands-on experience with key AWS services and a thorough understanding of how to integrate them to create scalable, secure cloud applications. This course is ideal for cloud enthusiasts looking to start their journey with AWS. It is suitable for learners aiming to gain foundational knowledge in AWS core services, with no prior experience required.

Syllabus

Identity and Access Management (IAM)

In this module, we will explore AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to help you manage access to AWS resources securely. Topics include setting up users, groups, and roles, as well as creating and customizing security policies. By the end of this section, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of IAM’s role in cloud security.

Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

In this module, we will introduce you to EC2, AWS's core compute service. You'll learn how to launch and manage EC2 instances, configure storage, and set up a simple web server. This section also covers using the AWS CLI to automate EC2 management tasks.

Simple Storage Service (S3)

In this module, we will delve into Amazon S3, covering storage concepts, security features, and optimization techniques. We'll also explore hosting static websites and integrating CloudFront to improve performance. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to efficiently use S3 in your AWS applications.

Relational Database Service (RDS)

In this module, we will focus on Amazon RDS, covering its capabilities for simplifying relational database management. Topics include RDS setup, Multi-AZ deployments, and integrating ElastiCache for faster data access. You’ll gain hands-on experience in managing RDS databases efficiently.