Course Description
Course Overview
AWS Technical Essentials (AWS-T-ESS) is a comprehensive course designed to provide participants with a foundational understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course introduces the key concepts, services, and benefits of AWS, enabling learners to become familiar with the AWS cloud platform and its core functionalities. Participants will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience to start building and managing applications and infrastructure on AWS.
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for AWS Technical Essentials. However, basic knowledge of IT concepts and familiarity with general computing concepts will be beneficial. No prior experience with AWS is required.
Methodology
The course employs a combination of instructor-led training, hands-on exercises, and interactive discussions to facilitate learning. Participants will have access to AWS services and tools to gain practical experience and reinforce the concepts taught during the course. The instructor will guide participants through demonstrations and provide real-world examples to enhance understanding.
Course Outline
Introduction to AWS
Overview of cloud computing
Introduction to AWS services and solutions
AWS Global Infrastructure
Understanding AWS regions and availability zones
Overview of edge locations and CloudFront
Computing on AWS
Introduction to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)
Managing EC2 instances, security groups, and key pairs
Storage and Databases on AWS
Introduction to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)
Overview of Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) and Amazon DynamoDB
Networking and Content Delivery on AWS
Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Overview of Elastic Load Balancing and Amazon CloudFront
Security and Identity Management
Understanding AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Overview of AWS security features and best practices
AWS Management Tools
Introduction to AWS Management Console, AWS CLI, and AWS SDKs
Overview of AWS CloudFormation and AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Understand the fundamental concepts and benefits of AWS
- Gain familiarity with various AWS services and solutions
- Acquire the skills to provision and manage infrastructure on AWS
- Comprehend basic networking and security concepts on AWS
- Be prepared to take further AWS certification exams
Labs
Participants will engage in a series of practical labs and hands-on exercises throughout the course. These labs provide an opportunity to apply the concepts learned and gain practical experience working with AWS services and tools.
