Introduction: Course Overview#
- Introduction to the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
- Understanding the foundational cloud concepts
- Overview of AWS core services and cloud architecture
Module 1: Introduction to Amazon Web Services#
- Overview of AWS and its global infrastructure
- Core AWS services and their use cases
- AWS management interfaces including the AWS Management Console and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI)
Module 2: Compute in the Cloud#
- Introduction to AWS compute services such as Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda, and Elastic Beanstalk
- Understanding of EC2 instance types and their uses
- Auto-scaling and Load Balancing concepts
Module 3: Global Infrastructure and Reliability#
- AWS global infrastructure components: Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
- The concept of high availability and fault tolerance in AWS
- Understanding AWS’s commitment to reliability and the Shared Responsibility Model
Module 4: Networking#
- Basics of AWS Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
- Subnets, gateways, route tables, and network security with security groups and network ACLs
- Services such as AWS Route 53 and AWS CloudFront
Module 5: Storage and Databases#
- Overview of AWS storage options including Amazon S3, EBS, EFS, and Glacier
- Database services like Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift
- Data lifecycle management and backup strategies
Module 6: Security#
- AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM): users, groups, roles, and policies
- Data encryption services and key management with AWS KMS
- Compliance and security assurance programs
Module 7: Monitoring and Analytics#
- Monitoring services such as AWS CloudWatch and AWS CloudTrail
- Understanding AWS logging capabilities
- Analytics services like AWS Athena and Amazon QuickSight
Module 8: Pricing and Support#
- AWS pricing models including On-Demand, Reserved Instances, and Spot Pricing
- Cost management tools like AWS Budgets and the AWS Pricing Calculator
- Overview of AWS Support plans and benefits
Module 9: Migration and Innovation#
- Approaches to migrating applications and data to AWS
- Services and tools for migration like AWS Migration Hub and Database Migration Service
- Innovation on AWS with services such as AWS SageMaker and AWS DeepLens
Module 10: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics#
- Review of exam objectives and question formats
- Study strategies and resources
- Tips for taking the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam