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Getting Started with AWS Cloud Essentials

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Overview

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This course introduces you to cloud computing and the benefits of choosing AWS Cloud for your global infrastructure. Throughout this course, you will learn the key benefits of cloud computing and the core services offered by AWS Cloud. If you or your business are considering moving to the cloud, this course provides an overview of storage options, databases, networking setup, security, and pricing details. Getting Started with AWS Cloud Essentials also offers valuable resources, including user guides, references, and training certifications available based on roles or your desired solution.

      •    Course Level: Fundamental

      •    Duration: 1 Hour


Activities

This course includes videos, reading text, and knowledge check questions.


Course objectives

In this course, you will learn to:

      •    Differentiate between on-premise servers and cloud computing.

      •    Identify the top benefits of cloud computing.

      •    Recognize the AWS global infrastructure compared to on-premises.

      •    Describe the core services offered by AWS Cloud, specifically regarding storage capabilities, database management, and networking.

      •    Define the roles within the shared responsibility model.

      •    Explore purchasing options available based on your business’s needs.


Intended audience

This course is intended for:

      •    Solutions architects who are designing services or architectures that are integrated with databases

      •    Software developers

      •    AWS Solutions Architects

      •    People who design cloud architectures


Prerequisites

We recommend that attendees of this course have: None


Course outline

Module 1: Navigation

      •    How to Use This Course

Module 2: Course Content

      •    Getting Started in the AWS Cloud

      •    Understanding the AWS Global Infrastructure

      •    Core Services Overview: Compute

      •    Core Services Overview: Storage

      •    Core Services Overview: Databases

      •    Core Services Overview: Networking

      •    Core Services Overview: Security

      •    Core Services Overview: Pricing

      •    Next Steps

Module 2: Thank You

      •    Feedback

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