Amazon Web Services (AWS) – Introduction and Deep Dive

As the cloud computing industry continues to grow, understanding its concepts, purpose, and use cases will become an increasingly valuable skill among non-IT individuals.

This will help marketing, sales, and finance professionals to better interact with developers and other IT professionals engaged in Amazon web services projects.

This course provides an overview of some of Amazon web services cloud services and basic knowledge of what the services are for the specified objectives. This will go over some of Amazon web services more established services and the ancillary services that allow businesses to incorporate or completely migrate over to Amazon web services.

Amazon web services provide a number of tools to perform basic tasks up to full automation. We will then discuss the management of AWS cloud services and provide basic knowledge of services provided by the AWS cloud. We will talk about the services that are very common for businesses to use and ideologies about the management of them.

During the progression of this course, we will be talking about these products and services to ensure you have a knowledge of what they do and a relatable way that you can use them. Some of the services you will be looking at are the Amazon web services Fundamentals of Networking and content delivery, Identity and Access Management, Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Elastic Load Balancing (ELB), Route 53, Relational Database Service (RDS), AWS Simple Storage Service (S3), Storage, Analytics, Amazon Simple Email Service (SES).

As well as topics including VPC configuration and examples on how they may be provisioned to allow for redundancy. Route 53, the DNS service that AWS provides and some of the approaches to a hybrid model. EC2 instance types and examples of uses for them, from instances that could be used as a webserver to database servers.

We will cover elastic load balancing and the different types along with some use cases for each one. In managing the OS on EC2 we will discuss maintenance plans and scheduled tasks, the documents that can be run and the differences in them and why there are use cases for them. This is not designed to teach you how to build and run applications on Amazon web services.

This course is all about the conceptual understanding of the services that Amazon web services can offer to allow you to migrate and manage your cloud in a new way.

Learning Objectives:

• Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure
• Describe the key services on the AWS platform and their common use case
• Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles
• Describe the AWS Cloud value proposition
• Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud VPC’s and how they play a vital role in the cloud
• Describe the key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases
• An in-depth view of AWS Cloud architectural principles
• Discuss the ongoing evolution of resources in the cloud
• Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud Intended

Audience: This provides an overview of some of AWS cloud services and basic knowledge of what the services are for the specified objectives.

This is intended for Sales, Marketing, Project Managers, and new business professionals learning AWS, as well as IT Professionals who have a working knowledge with AWS. This is designed to teach you some basic concepts of cloud computing.

Becoming AWS Certified: Benefits, Employment Opportunities, and Types of Jobs

If you’re an IT professional looking to upgrade your skills, becoming AWS certified is an excellent career move. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s leading cloud computing platform, and its popularity continues to grow rapidly. AWS certification validates your expertise in designing, deploying, and managing applications on the AWS platform and can open up numerous career opportunities. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of becoming AWS certified, the employment opportunities available, and the different types of jobs you can get.

Benefits of AWS Certification

1. High demand for AWS skills

According to a recent report by Burning Glass, AWS skills are in high demand, and the demand for AWS-certified professionals is only going to increase. This demand is driven by the increasing adoption of cloud computing by businesses of all sizes, which is creating a need for skilled professionals who can design, deploy and manage cloud-based applications.

2. Competitive salaries

AWS certification is a valuable asset, and it can increase your earning potential. According to Payscale, the average salary for an AWS certified professional is around $130,000 per year. This figure can vary depending on the level of certification, years of experience, and location.

3. Validation of your expertise

AWS certification is a recognized industry standard and validates your expertise in the AWS platform. It demonstrates to potential employers that you have the knowledge and skills to design, deploy, and manage applications on the AWS platform.

4. Continuous learning and career growth

AWS is a constantly evolving platform, and becoming AWS certified requires ongoing learning and development. AWS certification provides an excellent opportunity for IT professionals to learn new skills, stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, and advance their careers.

Employment Opportunities

AWS certification opens up a world of employment opportunities. Here are some of the roles that you can apply for as an AWS certified professional:

1. Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects are responsible for designing and implementing cloud-based solutions for businesses. They work closely with clients to understand their requirements, design scalable and secure cloud architectures, and manage the implementation and deployment of these solutions.

2. Cloud Developer

Cloud Developers are responsible for developing and deploying cloud-based applications using AWS services. They work closely with Cloud Architects to ensure that applications are designed to be scalable, secure, and efficient.

3. Cloud Operations Engineer

Cloud Operations Engineers are responsible for managing and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure. They work closely with Cloud Architects and Developers to ensure that applications are running smoothly, and they troubleshoot any issues that arise.

4. Cloud Security Engineer

Cloud Security Engineers are responsible for ensuring the security of cloud-based solutions. They work closely with Cloud Architects, Developers, and Operations Engineers to design and implement secure architectures and to monitor and respond to security threats.

Types of Jobs

There are several types of AWS certifications that you can pursue, each of which is designed to validate your expertise in a specific area of AWS. Here are some of the most popular AWS certifications and the types of jobs that they can lead to:

1. AWS Certified Solutions Architect

This certification validates your expertise in designing and deploying scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure AWS systems. It can lead to roles such as Cloud Architect, Cloud Consultant, and Cloud Engineer.

2. AWS Certified Developer

This certification validates your expertise in developing and maintaining AWS-based applications. It can lead to roles such as Cloud Developer, DevOps Engineer, and Software Developer.

3. AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

This certification validates your expertise in deploying, managing, and operating scalable, fault-tolerant, and highly available systems on AWS. It can lead to roles such as Cloud Operations Engineer, Cloud Systems Administrator, and Cloud Support Engineer.

4. AWS Certified Security

This certification validates your expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and compliant AWS architectures. It can lead to roles such as Cloud Security Engineer, Security Architect, and Security Consultant.

Conclusion

Becoming AWS certified is an excellent career move for IT professionals who want to upgrade their skills and advance their careers. AWS certification validates your expertise in designing, deploying, and managing applications on the AWS platform and opens up numerous employment opportunities. The demand for AWS skills is growing rapidly, and AWS certified professionals can earn competitive salaries. Pursuing an AWS certification provides an opportunity to learn new skills, stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, and continuously advance your career. If you’re looking to take your career to the next level, becoming AWS certified is a smart choice.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing

Welcome

Why Cloud Computing

What is Cloud Computing

Cloud Computing Deployment Models

Cloud Computing Types

AWS Cloud Overview

AWS Management Console Walk-Through

AWS Shared Responsibility

Summary

Module 2: Identity and Access Management IAM

IAM Overview

IAM Users & Groups Hands-On

IAM Policies Hands-On

MFA Overview

MFA Hands-On

AWS CLI

AWS CLI Installation Hands-On

AWS CLI Hands-On

IAM Roles

IAM Roles Hands-On

IAM Security Tools

IAM Security Tools Hands-On

IAM Best Practices

Shared Responsibility Model for IAM

IAM Summary

Module 3: Elastic Cloud Computing EC2

Budget Setup

EC2 Overview

EC2 Instance Hands-On

Security Groups

Security Groups Hands-On

SSH Overview

SSH Using Putty-Windows

SSH Using CMD-Windows

EC2 Instance Connect

EC2 Instance Roles

EC2 Launch Types

Shared Responsibility Model for EC2

EC2 Summary

Module 4: EC2 Storage

Intro to EC2 Instance Storage

EBS Volume Overview

EBS Volume Hands-On

EBS Snapshots

EBS Snapshots Hands-On

AMI Overview

AMI Hands-On

EC2 Instance Store

EC2 Instance Store Hands-On

Elastic File System – EFS

Shared responsibility Model for EC2 Storage

Section Cleanup

EC2 Instance Storage Summary

Module 5: Elastic Load Balancer and Auto Scaling Group ELB and ESG

Introduction to Scalability & High-Availability

High Availability, Scalability and Elasticity

ELB Overview

ELB Hands-On

ASG Overview

ASG Hands-On

Section Cleanup

Summary

Module 6: Amazon S3

S3 Introduction

S3 Overview

S3 Hands-On

S3 Security

S3 Bucket Policies Hands-On

S3 Websites

S3 Website Hands-On

S3 Versioning

S3 Versioning Hands-On

S3 Access Logs

S3 Access Logs Hands-On

S3 Replication

S3 Replication Hands-On

S3 Storage Classes

Snowball, Snowball Edge and SnowMobile

S3 Summary

Module 7: Database and Analytics

Database Introduction

RDS & Aurora Overview

RDS Database Hands-On

ElastiCache Overview

DynamoDB Overview

DynamoDB Hands-On

RedShift Overview

Amazon EMR Overview

Athena Overview

AWS Glue

DMS Overview

Database & Analytics Summary

Module 8: Other Services

Other Compute Introduction

ECS-Fargate-ECR Overview

What is Serverless

AWS Lambda

AWS Lambda Hands-On

AWS Batch

AWS LightSail

AWS LightSail Hands-On

Other Compute Summary

Module 9: Scaling Your Infrastructure

CloudFormation Overview

Cloud Formation Hands-On

Elastic Beanstalk Overview

Elastic Beanstalk Hands-On

AWS CodeDeploy

AWS SSM

AWS OpsWorks

Infrastructure at Scale Summary

Module 10: Global Applications

Why Global Application

Route 53

Route 53 Hands-On

CloudFront

CloudFront Hands-On

S3 Transfer Acceleration

AWS Global Aceelerator

Global Application Summary

Module 11: Cloud Integration

Cloud Integration Introduction

SQS Service

SQS Service Hands-On

SNS Service

SNS Service Hands-On

Cloud Integration Summary

Module 12: Cloud Monitoring

CloudWatch Metrics and Alarms

CloudWatch Metrics and Alarms Hands-On

CloudWatch Logs

CloudWatch Events and EventBridge

CloudWatch Events and EventBridge Hands-On

CloudTrail

X-Ray

Service Health Dashboard

Personal Health Dashboard

Monitoring Summary

Module 13: Virtual Private Network

Settings the Expectations

VPC and subnets, Internet Gateway and NAT Gateways

VPC and subnets, Internet Gateway and NAT Gateways-Hands-On

NACL and Security Groups

NACL and Security Groups Hands-On

VPC Flow Logs

VPC Peering

VPC Flow Logs and VPC Peering Hands-On

VPC Endpoints

VPC Endpoints Hands-On

Site-to-Site VPNs and Direct Connect

Transit Gateway

VPC Summary

Module 14: Security and Compliance

Introduction to Security and Compliance

DDoS Mitigration

Penetration Testing

KMS and CloudHSM

Secrets Manager

AWS Artifact

GuardDuty

Inspector

AWS Config

AWS Macie

Security and Compliance Summary

Module 15: Machine Learning

Amazon Rekognition

Amazon Transcribe

Amazon Polly

Amazon Translate

Amazon Lex and Connect

Amazon Comprehend

Amazon SageMaker

Machine Learning Summary

Module 16: Advanced Identity

Amazon Cognito

Directory Services

Single Sign-On (SSO)

Advanced Identity Summary

Module 17: Are You Well Architected?

Are You Well Architected

Operational Excellence

Security

Reliability

Performance Efficiency

Cost Optimization

Trusted Advisor

Module 18: Congratulations & Exam Preparation

Exam Tips & Congratulations

Your Training Instructors

Danny Pugh

Danny Pugh is a highly experienced IT professional with a comprehensive background in Cloud Engineering. He has demonstrated an impressive career trajectory, marked by a series of significant achievements and responsibilities.

 

Nadar Abdulghany

AWS Instructor | CCSI Instructor | NetApp Instructor

Nader is a solutions architect, consultant, and instructor. He specializes in cloud computing and automation (SDA, ACI, SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Cisco Viptela), collaboration, telepresence, video conferencing, data center solutions, service provider technologies, routing and switching, system programming, DEVNET, and storage solutions. Training topics he covers include AWS, CCSI, and NetApp. Nader is passionate about learning new solutions. This passion carried him through his education and work experience. It remains with him and there is certainly yet more to learn, yet more problems to solve, and yet more to build.