AWS Basics: An Introduction to Amazon Web Services

Name: AWS Basics: An Introduction to Amazon Web Services
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Beginner's guide for System Admins

Created byMahammad Kubaib

Last updated 8/2023

English

What you'll learn

Introduction to Cloud Computing: Students will learn about the basics of cloud computing, including its benefits, characteristics, and deployment models.
AWS Global Infrastructure: The course may cover AWS Regions, Availability Zones, explaining how AWS's global infrastructure is designed
Compute Services: Students will explore different compute services offered by AWS, such as Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)
Storage Services: The course will introduce students to various storage services, including Amazon EBS,FSX
Networking: Students will learn about Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) and other networking services that enable secure communication
Security and Compliance: Students will understand AWS security measures, such as IAM policies, network security groups, encryption

Course content

2 sections • 41 lectures • 4h 12m total length

Introduction0:51
Explore the basics of AWS from an infrastructure perspective, covering account organization, VPC subnets, and other core components for day to day admin tasks.
What is Cloud1:45
Types of Cloud2:16
Types of Cloud Services7:59

AWS Account2:40
LAB-AWS Accounts10:22
Learn to create an AWS account and organization unit, apply policies to govern the organization and resources, and navigate billing, credits, and the free tier in the AWS console.
AWS-Organization9:08
LAB-AWS Organization8:32
Learn to create an AWS organization with a root and multiple organizational units, move accounts into production, non-prod, and test, and apply service control policies at root or unit levels.
AWS Regions and Availability Zones6:09
Factors to Consider while choosing the AWS Region3:55
LAB-AWS Regions and Availability Zones7:16
Overview on AWS identity and access management (IAM)5:04
Understand AWS identity and access management (iam) to define users, permissions, and resources. Learn about groups, roles, and policies and apply least privilege across users and services.
LAB-AWS IAM Users and Groups7:47
Azure AD Integration for AWS15:11
What is AWS VPC3:00
What is AWS VPC CIDR5:28
What is Subnets7:55
Learn how subnets partition a VPC’s IP range into production, non-production, and test networks to isolate traffic, using private and public subnet distinctions for controlled internet access.
LAB-AWS VPC1:53
LAB-AWS Subnets2:18
What is AWS EC2 Service6:47
LAB-AWS EC25:55
What is Amazon Elastic Block storage9:29
LAB-Elastic Block Storage (EBS)9:58
How to Take RDP of EC2 instance2:29
Prerequisites for connecting to EC2 instance2:46
Identify and configure the five prerequisites: IP address, internet gateway, route table, security group, and network ACL—to enable remote access to an Amazon EC2 instance.
What is AWS Routing and route table8:17
LAB-AWS Routing7:04
Explore aws routing with the main route table and its local, intra-vpc traffic across subnets. Learn to create and attach custom route tables, and configure internet and on-prem routes.
What is AWS Internet Gateway4:34
Discover how an internet gateway connects a vpc to the internet, enabling outbound and inbound traffic through a 0.0.0.0/0 route and proper route tables.
LAB - AWS Internet Gateway4:45
What is AWS Security Group4:55
LAB-AWS Security Group7:39
What is AWS Network ACL3:50
LAB-Network ACL7:18
What is AWS VPC Peering2:55
LAB VPC Peering14:52
What is AWS NAT Gateway6:51
LAB AWS NAT Gateway13:20
Learn to set up a NAT gateway to enable outbound internet access from a private subnet by routing traffic through a public subnet and an elastic IP.
What is AWS KMS4:04
LAB-AWS KMS5:26
What is Amazon FSx for Windows File Server1:35
LAB - Amazon FSx for Windows File Server8:14
Configure and deploy Amazon FSx for Windows File Server to host SMB shares for FSLogix or Citrix profiles, using VPC, security groups, and Active Directory.

Requirements

Basics of Windows and Networking

Description

Course Title: AWS Basics: An Introduction to Amazon Web Services

Course Description:

The "AWS Basics: An Introduction to Amazon Web Services" course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts and services offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Whether you are a beginner exploring cloud computing or an IT professional interested in expanding your knowledge, this course serves as an excellent starting point to familiarize yourself with the AWS platform.

Throughout this course, you will gain a solid understanding of the key AWS services, their functionalities, and how they can be utilized to build scalable and flexible cloud solutions. The course content is designed to be accessible and beginner-friendly, making it suitable for individuals with limited or no prior experience with AWS.

Course Outline:

Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS

Overview of cloud computing concepts

Introduction to AWS and its global infrastructure

Understanding the benefits of using AWS

AWS Core Services

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2): Virtual servers in the cloud

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC): Isolated virtual networks

Amazon Identity and Access Management (IAM): Managing user access and permissions

Networking and Security in AWS

Additional AWS Services and Concepts

Overview of AWS billing and pricing models

By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in AWS and be equipped with the knowledge to explore more advanced topics and services within the AWS ecosystem. Whether you're pursuing a career in cloud computing, planning to deploy applications on AWS, or seeking to enhance your existing skills, this course will provide you with the essential understanding needed to leverage Amazon Web Services effectively.

Who this course is for:

Beginners

AWS Basics: An Introduction to Amazon Web Services

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 13min

AWS Infrastructure Components37 lectures • 4hr

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