AWS Core Services and Cloud Foundations

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AWS Core Services and Cloud Foundations

This course is part of AWS Certified Developer - Associate Specialization

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master how to configure IAM roles and policies for secure AWS access.
Learn how to set up and manage EC2 instances for scalable web applications.
Gain hands-on experience in creating and securing S3 storage solutions.
Understand AWS relational databases and implement Multi-AZ and Read Replicas for high availability.

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There are 4 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll gain a strong foundation in AWS core services like EC2, S3, IAM, and RDS, empowering you to manage and deploy cloud solutions effectively. The journey begins with an exploration of Identity and Access Management (IAM), where you’ll learn how to manage user roles, security policies, and permissions within AWS. You'll then dive into Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) for provisioning and managing scalable virtual servers, including configuring storage and launching a web server. You’ll also gain skills in using the AWS CLI for automating cloud tasks. As you move through the course, you'll learn about Amazon S3, its fundamental concepts, and how to manage secure storage and access. The course also includes practical projects like hosting a static website on S3 and setting up CloudFront distributions to optimize load times. Finally, you'll explore Relational Database Service (RDS) and Elasticache, which are key components for scalable database management and caching solutions. By the end, you'll have hands-on experience with key AWS services and a thorough understanding of how to integrate them to create scalable, secure cloud applications. This course is ideal for cloud enthusiasts looking to start their journey with AWS. It is suitable for learners aiming to gain foundational knowledge in AWS core services, with no prior experience required.

In this module, we will explore AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to help you manage access to AWS resources securely. Topics include setting up users, groups, and roles, as well as creating and customizing security policies. By the end of this section, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of IAM’s role in cloud security.

What's included

6 videos2 readings1 assignment

6 videosTotal 124 minutes

Introduction to the Specialization7 minutes
Security in AWS28 minutes
Set Up Roles, Groups and Users24 minutes
Set Up Roles, Groups and Users Part 214 minutes
Security Policies23 minutes
Security Policies Part 225 minutes

2 readingsTotal 20 minutes

Introduction to the Course 'AWS Core Services and Cloud Foundations'10 minutes
Full Specialization Resources10 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Identity and Access Management (IAM)15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to EC2, AWS's core compute service. You'll learn how to launch and manage EC2 instances, configure storage, and set up a simple web server. This section also covers using the AWS CLI to automate EC2 management tasks.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will delve into Amazon S3, covering storage concepts, security features, and optimization techniques. We'll also explore hosting static websites and integrating CloudFront to improve performance. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to efficiently use S3 in your AWS applications.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 plugin

7 videosTotal 158 minutes

S3 Fundamentals31 minutes
Security in S323 minutes
Project: Static Website19 minutes
Project: Static Website with CORS17 minutes
Accessing S3 from EC2 with Roles21 minutes
Developing for S3 and CloudFront23 minutes
Project: Create a CloudFront Distribution23 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Simple Storage Service (S3) - Assessment15 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Exploring S3 Basics and Use Cases15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on Amazon RDS, covering its capabilities for simplifying relational database management. Topics include RDS setup, Multi-AZ deployments, and integrating ElastiCache for faster data access. You’ll gain hands-on experience in managing RDS databases efficiently.

What's included

4 videos1 reading3 assignments1 plugin

4 videosTotal 94 minutes

RDS Fundamentals21 minutes
RDS: Up and Running25 minutes
RDS: Multi-AZ and Read Replicas20 minutes
ElastiCache Fundamentals27 minutes

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Conclusion to the Course 'AWS Core Services and Cloud Foundations'10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes
Relational Database Service (RDS) - Assessment15 minutes
Full Course Assessment60 minutes

1 pluginTotal 15 minutes

Understanding RDS and Surveillance Systems in AWS15 minutes

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