Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners

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Introduction to AWS for Cloud Beginners

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Navigate the AWS Management Console and understand global infrastructure
Deploy and manage services like S3, EC2, EBS, VPC, and CloudFront
Automate infrastructure with AWS CloudFormation and monitor using CloudWatch
Manage access and security using IAM roles, users, and policies

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There are 3 modules in this course

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.

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.

What's included

13 videos1 reading3 assignments

13 videosTotal 51 minutes

Introduction to Cloud Computing0 minutesPreview module
Cloud Computing8 minutes
History of AWS2 minutes
Key Takeaways0 minutes
Introduction to AWS0 minutes
Amazon Web Service or AWS8 minutes
Accessing AWS3 minutes
Demo 1 - Creating an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Account4 minutes
Navigation of AWS Management Console4 minutes
AWS Global Infrastructure3 minutes
Demo 2 - Selecting a Region0 minutes
Security Measures Provided by AWS11 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Quiz on Introduction to Cloud Computing15 minutes
Quiz on Introduction and History of AWS15 minutes
Assessment for Cloud Computing Fundamentals and AWS Introduction40 minutes

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.

What's included

27 videos3 assignments

27 videosTotal 80 minutes

Introduction to Storage and Content Delivery0 minutesPreview module
Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)2 minutes
Demo 2 - Managing Logging in an Amazon S3 Bucket 1 minute
Demo 3 - Deleting or Emptying an Amazon S3 Bucket 1 minute
Amazon S3 Process, Bucket usage and its objectives2 minutes
Amazon CloudFront2 minutes
Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)1 minute
Amazon Glacier2 minutes
Amazon Storage Gateway2 minutes
Amazon Import - Export3 minutes
Elastic Block Storage of AWS2 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction to Compute Services and Networking0 minutes
Computing and Networking Services of AWS11 minutes
Amazon Virtual Private Cloud8 minutes
Demo 1 - Creating or Accessing Amazon VPC3 minutes
VPC for Disaster Recovery0 minutes
Amazon EC2 Instances13 minutes
Demo 2 - Creating an Amazon EC2 Instance4 minutes
Amazon EBS Volumes and Snapshots2 minutes
Demo 3 - Creating an EBS volume using the Amazon EC2 Console, and attaching it to an Instance1 minute
Demo 4 - Attaching an Amazon EBS Volume to an Instance1 minute
EBS Snapshots2 minutes
Demo 5 - Creating an EBS Snapshot1 minute
Restoring Volumes from EBS Snapshots1 minute
Demo 6 - Restoring an EBS Volume from a Snapshot1 minute
Key Takeaways1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Quiz on Storage and Content Delivery15 minutes
Quiz on Compute services and networking15 minutes
Assessment for AWS Infrastructure: Compute, Storage, and Networking40 minutes

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.

What's included

21 videos3 assignments

21 videosTotal 82 minutes

Introduction to AWS Managed Services and Database0 minutesPreview module
Amazon DynamoDB20 minutes
Demo 1 - Creating a Table and Adding Items to the Table2 minutes
Demo 2 - Query a Table1 minute
Amazon Relational Database Service8 minutes
Demo 3 - Executing an RDS-Driven Application2 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute
Introduction to Deployment and Management0 minutes
AWS CloudFormation8 minutes
Demo 1 - Creating a Stack2 minutes
Amazon CloudWatch Metrics5 minutes
Demo 2 - Obtaining the Statistics of Average CPU Utilization Metric1 minute
Alarms3 minutes
Demo 3 - Creating an Alarm3 minutes
AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)6 minutes
Demo 4 - Creating the First IAM User1 minute
Demo 5 - Creating an Administrator Group1 minute
Demo 6 - Adding the user to the Administrator Group1 minute
IAM Roles1 minute
Demo 7 - Creating a Role2 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Quiz on AWS Managed services and Databases15 minutes
Quiz on AWS Deployment and Management15 minutes
Assessment for AWS Managed Services, Deployment, and Monitoring40 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a cloud platform that offers on-demand computing, storage, and services. It's ideal for beginners looking to learn cloud computing through real-world tools and scalable infrastructure.

AWS is a leading cloud service provider that revolutionized how businesses deploy and manage applications by offering flexible, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.

Yes, AWS is beginner-friendly with a wide range of learning resources, free-tier access, and hands-on tools that make it easy to start building cloud skills from scratch.

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