Description

This course not only comprises core theoretical concepts but also several interesting hands-on demonstrations that will help you build practical experience on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform; you will gain confidence in architecting, designing, and implementing solutions on AWS.

In this hands-on technical course, you will learn about core AWS services and products. You will also gain hands-on experience through our step-by-step video demonstrations on how to build common cloud solutions. With this fundamental course, you can make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements and start learning how to build highly available, fault-tolerant, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The course starts with an introduction to cloud computing and AWS and takes you through the history of AWS and the advantages of cloud computing. Next, you will learn the concepts of Identity and Access Management (IAM) to create and manage user identities and grant permissions to users outside of AWS. Moving along, you will get to grips with Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3), networking, and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) concepts. Toward the end, you will learn how to effectively manage database services and understand the deployment and management tools in detail. In the updated videos, you will also learn about AWS Trusted Advisor, AWS Systems Manager-Run Command and Session Manager-and securing applications with AWS Secrets Manager. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to make informed decisions about IT solutions based on your business requirements. You will have the confidence to architect, design, and implement highly available, fault-tolerant, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions on the AWS platform.

What You Will Learn

Build a solid understanding of AWS platform terminology and cloud concepts
Learn the basics of AWS cloud architectural principles
Learn to implement cloud security concepts and AWS security
Learn about AWS storage and networking concepts for efficient data management
Utilize AWS Systems Manager - Run Command for effective management
Master AWS Systems Manager - Session Manager for secure remote access

Audience

Whether you are a business looking to migrate your applications to the cloud or an IT Professional wanting to learn more about the AWS platform, this course is a foundational starting point. You can then take further certification courses to specialize in different job roles and start building cloud solutions for your organization and clients.

No prior knowledge of AWS is necessary for this course, as you learn everything from scratch and build on your newly learned skills.

Approach

The course comprises core theoretical concepts as well as several hands-on demonstrations to help you build your practical experience on the AWS platform. By the end of the course, you will gain confidence in architecting, designing, and implementing solutions on AWS to support a wide range of applications.

Key Features

Gain a solid understanding of Amazon Web Services platform terminologies and cloud concepts * Learn how to make informed IT decisions based on the business requirements * Get ready to design and implement a cloud solution on AWS for a real-world business use case

Github Repo

https://github.com/PacktPublishing/Amazon-Web-Services-AWS-Technical-Essentials---Ultimate-Training-Program

About the Author

Rajesh Daswani

Rajesh Daswani is a senior solutions architect, AWS course content creator, and corporate trainer with over 20 years' experience in core IT infrastructure services and cloud computing. He has delivered corporate training programs and online training for several clients across the UK, USA, and India and published courses for Packt Publishing. Rajesh now delivers courses for the IaaS Academy, an online training provider that delivers on-demand cloud computing training and practice exam simulators to help students and IT professionals ace IT certification exams. You will also find extensive blog articles and exam tips on the IaaS Academy website to help you with your study and revision.

Course Outline

1. Introduction

This section presents an overview of the course and explains how to install the necessary environment.

1. Overview of the Course

This video provides the course overview.

2. Demo - Setting Up an AWS Free Tier Account

This video demonstrates how to create an AWS free tier account.

3. Setting Up the Environment

This video demonstrates how to set up the required environment.

4. Creating a Billing Alarm

This video demonstrates how to create a billing alarm.

5. Introduction to Cloud Computing

This video introduces cloud computing.

6. Six Advantages of Cloud Computing

This video focuses on the six advantages of cloud computing.

7. AWS Global Infrastructure

This video highlights the concept of the AWS Global Infrastructure.

2. Identity and Access Management (AWS IAM)

This section presents an overview of the various roles and policies of AWS IAM.

1. Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)

This video introduces you to IAM.

2. Demo - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Hands-On Lab

This video presents a practical example of IAM.

3. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Authorization and Policies

This video introduces you to IAM authorization and policies.

4. Demo - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Roles and Policies

This video focuses on the roles and policies of IAM.

5. Identity and Access Management (IAM) Identity Federation

This video introduces you to the Identity Federation of IAM.

3. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)

This section presents an overview of the Amazon Simple Storage Service.

1. Introduction to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) - Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part video that provides an explanation of the Amazon S3.

2. Introduction to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) - Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part video that provides an explanation of the Amazon S3.

3. Demo - Creating an Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Bucket

This video demonstrates how to create an Amazon S3 bucket.

4. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Access Policies

This video focuses on the Amazon S3 access policies.

5. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Versioning

This video provides an explanation of the Amazon S3 versioning.

6. Demo - Configuring the Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Versioning

This video demonstrates how to configure the Amazon S3 versioning.

7. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Cross-Region Replication

This video provides an explanation of the Amazon S3 cross-region replication.

8. Demo - Configuring the Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Cross-Region Replication

This video demonstrates how to configure the Amazon S3 cross-region replication.

9. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Lifestyle Management

This video presents an overview of the Amazon S3 lifestyle management.

10. Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3) Static Website Hosting

This video presents an overview of the Amazon S3 static website hosting.

11. Demo - Create an S3 Static Website

This video demonstrates how to create an S3 static website.

4. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud and Networking

This section provides a comprehensive understanding of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and networking concepts. You will explore various topics related to IP addresses, port numbers, subnetting, on-premises networking, and the fundamental components of Amazon VPC. Through a combination of theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively design and configure networking solutions in AWS.

1. IP Addresses and Port Numbers - Part 1

In this video, we will cover the fundamentals of IP addresses and port numbers. We will begin with an introduction to IT networks, exploring how different devices communicate with each other within a network. Then, we will delve into topics such as the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server (DHCP), Wide Area Networks, the Internet as a public network, and the different versions of IP addresses, including IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.

2. IP Addresses and Port Numbers - Part 2

Building upon the knowledge gained in Part 1, this second video will delve further into IP addresses and port numbers. We will explore the differences between private and public IP addresses, discussing their respective roles and benefits. Additionally, we will cover the concept of Network Address Translation (NAT) and how it relates to private IP addresses. Moving on, we will introduce the concept of port numbers and their significance in network communication. You will learn about different port number ranges and their applications. Finally, we will explore well-known ports that are commonly used for specific network services.

3. IP Addresses and Subnetting - Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part video that presents an overview of the IP addresses and subnetting.

4. IP Addresses and Subnetting - Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part video that presents an overview of the IP addresses and subnetting.

5. Introduction to On-Premises Networking - Quick Overview

This video presents an overview of on-premises networking.

6. Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

This video introduces you to the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud.

7. AWS Default Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)

This video focuses on the AWS default VPCs.

8. Demo - Creating a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

This video demonstrates how to create a VPC.

9. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Internet Gateway

This video highlights the concept of the Internet gateway.

10. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Subnet and Route Tables

This video highlights the concept of the subnet and route tables.

11. Demo - Building the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Subnets

This video demonstrates how to build the Amazon VPC subnets.

12. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Subnets and Usable IP Addresses

This video presents an overview of the subnets and usable IP addresses.

13. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) - Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part video that presents an overview of the security groups and NACLs.

14. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Security Groups and Network Access Control Lists (NACLs) - Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part video that presents an overview of the security groups and NACLs.

15. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Network Address Translation (NAT) - Part 1

This video provides an explanation of the Network Address Translation.

16. Demo - Creating a Network Address Translation (NAT) Instance for a Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

This video demonstrates how to create an NAT instance for a VPC.

17. Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) - Network Address Translation (NAT) - Part 2

This video provides an explanation of Network Address Translation.

5. Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)

This section presents an overview of Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

1. Introduction to Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) - Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part video that provides an explanation of Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

2. Introduction to Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) - Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part video that provides an explanation of Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

3. Demo - Launching an Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) Instance

This video demonstrates how to launch an EC2 instance.

4. Elastic Bloc Storage (EBS)

This video highlights the concept of Elastic Bloc Storage.

5. Demo - Expanding an Elastic Bloc Storage (EBS) Volume

This video demonstrates how to expand an EBS volume.

6. Amazon Elastic Load Balancer

This video highlights the concept of the Amazon elastic load balancer.

7. Demo - Creating an Elastic Load Balancer

This video demonstrates how to create an elastic load balancer.

8. AWS Auto Scaling

This video highlights the concept of AWS auto scaling.

9. Demo - Configuring AWS Auto Scaling - Part 1

In this first part of a two-part video, we will walk you through the process of configuring AWS auto scaling. You will learn how to create and set up a Launch configuration, which is an essential component for auto scaling.

10. Configuring AWS Auto Scaling - Part 2

Continuing from Part 1, this second part will guide you through the remaining steps to configure and set up AWS auto scaling groups. You will learn how to define the scaling policies, set the minimum and maximum number of instances, and understand how auto scaling dynamically adjusts your resources based on demand.

11. AWS Serverless

In this video, we will explore the exciting world of AWS serverless computing. You will discover a set of services on the AWS platform that offer serverless capabilities for your applications. We will discuss the benefits and use cases of serverless computing and provide an overview of the serverless services provided by AWS.

12. AWS Lambda

In this video, we will take a closer look at AWS Lambda, a key component of the serverless ecosystem. You will learn about AWS' responsibilities and the customer's responsibilities when using Lambda. We will also explore a Lambda use case, discuss its limitations, and delve into Lambda pricing.

13. Demo - Automate Start and Stop of EC2 Instances with AWS Lambda

In this lab demo, you will gain hands-on experience automating the start and stop process of EC2 instances using AWS EventBridge and AWS Lambda. We will guide you through the setup, configuration, and testing of the automation workflow.

6. Databases on AWS

This section presents an overview of the databases on AWS.

1. Introduction to Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

This video introduces you to Amazon RDS.

2. Demo - Creating an Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

This video demonstrates how to create an Amazon RDS database.

3. Amazon Aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, and ElastiCache

This video introduces you to Amazon aurora, DynamoDB, Redshift, and ElastiCache.

7. Management and Governance

This section presents an overview of management and governance.

1. Amazon CloudWatch

This video introduces you to Amazon CloudWatch.

2. Demo - Building a CloudWatch Dashboard

This video demonstrates how to build a CloudWatch dashboard.

3. Amazon Trusted Advisor

In this video, we will explore Amazon Trusted Advisor, an invaluable tool for optimizing your AWS environment. You will learn how to add Trusted Advisor to your AWS support plan and dive into each of its recommendations.

4. AWS Systems Manager - Run Command

In this video, we will delve into AWS Systems Manager and its powerful feature, Run Command. We will discuss how Run Command enables you to execute commands remotely on your instances, and we will demonstrate its capabilities by deploying a VPC using this service.

5. AWS Systems Manager - Session Manager Part 1

In this video, we will take a deep dive into AWS Systems Manager and its Session Manager feature. We will explore how Session Manager works and its benefits for secure remote access to your instances. Additionally, we will walk through the AWS console to understand how to initiate and manage sessions using Session Manager.

6. AWS Systems Manager - Session Manager Part 2

Continuing from the previous video, we will now explore additional capabilities of AWS Systems Manager's Session Manager. Specifically, we will delve into the CloudWatch logging feature, which allows you to capture and analyze session logs for improved auditing and troubleshooting.

7. Secure Applications with AWS Secrets Manager

In this video, we will dive into the world of secure application management with AWS Secrets Manager. We will explore how Secrets Manager enables you to securely store and manage secrets such as database credentials, API keys, and more. Through practical demonstrations, we will showcase how to integrate Secrets Manager into your applications and access secrets programmatically.

8. Project Assignment

This section presents an overview of the project assignment.

1. Project - The Vegan Studio - Setting the Scene

This video focuses on setting the scene.

2. Project - The Vegan Studio - Design Requirements - High-Level Design (HLD)

This video introduces you to the high-level design requirements.

3. Project - The Vegan Studio - Design Solution - Low-Level Design (LLD)

This video introduces you to the low-level design requirements.

4. Project - The Vegan Studio - High Availability (HA) and Failover Tests

This video focuses on the HA and failover tests.

5. Project - The Vegan Studio - Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Networking

This video introduces you to VPC and networking.

6. Project - The Vegan Studio - Simple Storage Service (S3) Resource Bucket

This video highlights the concept of the S3 resource bucket.

7. Project - The Vegan Studio - Identity and Access Management (IAM) Role

This video focuses on the IAM role.

8. Project - The Vegan Studio - Relational Database Service (RDS) Multi Availability Zone (AZ)

This video provides an explanation of RDS Multi AZ.

9. Project - The Vegan Studio - Amazon Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)

This video focuses on Amazon ELB.

10. Project - The Vegan Studio - Auto Scaling

This video highlights the concept of auto scaling.

11. Project - The Vegan Studio - Accessing the Web Application

This video demonstrates how to access the web application.

12. Project - The Vegan Studio - High Availability (HA) and Failover Test - Part 1

This is the first part of a two-part video that provides an explanation of the HA and failover test.

13. Project - The Vegan Studio - High Availability (HA) and Failover Test - Part 2

This is the second part of a two-part video that provides an explanation of the HA and failover test.

14. Project - The Vegan Studio - Project Clean-up

This video highlights the concept of clean-up.

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