Overview

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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. This comprehensive course is designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for navigating AWS services effectively. You'll gain a deep understanding of AWS core offerings, from compute and storage to networking, security, and more. As you progress, you'll master the services and tools that AWS offers to help build scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures. Throughout the course, you will explore a range of topics beginning with setting up your AWS account, securing it with MFA, and progressing through the creation and management of core AWS resources. The course flows from foundational concepts to real-world applications, focusing on key AWS services such as EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, and RDS. You will also delve into more complex areas like AWS Organizations, Control Tower, and advanced IAM configurations. By the end, you’ll be proficient in utilizing AWS services to design and manage cloud solutions. This course is ideal for aspiring cloud professionals, system administrators, and those interested in pursuing AWS certifications. The content is suitable for beginners with some basic IT or cloud knowledge, and no prior experience with AWS is required. The course offers a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical labs to help solidify your learning. By the end of the course, you will be able to create and manage AWS resources, implement security best practices, optimize cloud solutions, and use AWS tools to architect scalable infrastructures.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will introduce the course structure, outlining key learning objectives to prepare you for the AWS Solutions Architect exam. You will also learn how to download course materials, create an AWS account, and secure it with MFA for enhanced protection. Additional hands-on exercises will earn you AWS credits while deploying key services.

AWS Organizations, SCPs and Control Tower

In this module, we will dive into AWS Organizations and its role in managing multiple AWS accounts efficiently. You’ll gain hands-on experience creating Organizational Units (OUs) and Service Control Policies (SCPs) to secure accounts. We will also introduce AWS Control Tower to simplify multi-account governance.

AWS Identity and Access Management

In this module, we will explore AWS IAM, detailing how to set up users, groups, and roles to manage access control across AWS services. You’ll also learn how to create and test IAM policies, as well as configure IAM security tools for auditing and enforcing security best practices.

AWS Simple Storage Services (S3) and Storage Gateway

In this module, we will introduce you to the foundational features of Amazon S3, including storage classes, object versioning, and replication. You will also learn how to optimize S3 performance and secure your data with encryption methods. The module concludes with a focus on extending your hybrid storage solutions using AWS Storage Gateway.

AWS Networking Part 1 - Virtual Private Cloud (VPCs)

In this module, we will introduce Amazon VPC and guide you through setting up custom VPCs. You will learn essential network concepts such as IP addressing and subnetting, as well as configure critical VPC components to ensure seamless connectivity for your AWS resources.

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)

In this module, we will cover the essentials of Amazon EC2, explaining its various instance types and configurations. You will gain hands-on experience launching EC2 instances and managing storage with Amazon EBS. The module also introduces advanced storage and networking features to optimize your EC2 setup.