Fundamentals for your Cloud Journey

Taking the first steps as you start building a cloud career can seem overwhelming. Adjusting to a cloud-native approach can take time, especially if you are coming from a non-technical background. Gaining familiarity with core technical concepts of cloud computing and the AWS Cloud will give you confidence as you begin your cloud journey. In this training, I discuss critical fundamental concepts which are required for building a solid foundation for your cloud journey.

This course will provide an introduction to fundamentals, which is the first step toward the knowledge needed for your cloud journey. This course is perfect for anyone interested in learning about cloud computing on AWS and the fundamental concepts of cloud.

This is a beginner level introductory course, and it does not assume any prior experience or knowledge of the cloud concepts.

If you’re a beginner looking for a clear starting point to help you build a career or would like to begin learning how to dive deep in the AWS Cloud, this course will help you learn the foundations you need.

Here are details of some of the topics covered in this course.

DataCenter:

A data center is a physical location that stores computing machines and their related hardware equipment. It contains the computing infrastructure that IT systems require, such as servers, data storage drives, and network equipment. It is the physical facility that stores any company’s digital data.

Server

A server is a computer or device that manages network resources and provides services to other computers, known as clients. Servers can be physical machines, virtual machines (VMs), or software. They are essential for businesses and organizations that need to store and manage large amounts of data.

Storage

Storage is a process through which digital data is saved within a data storage device by means of computing technology. Storage is a mechanism that enables a computer to retain data, either temporarily or permanently.

Networking Devices

A network device is a piece of hardware or software that enables communication between a computer and a network, such as the internet. Network devices are essential for establishing and managing networks, and they perform a variety of functions.

Virtualization

Virtualization is a technology that creates a virtual or simulated computing environment from a physical machine. It uses software to mimic the functions of physical hardware, allowing users to create multiple virtual machines (VMs) from a single physical computer or server.

Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery (DR) is a method for restoring an organization's IT infrastructure and functionality after a disaster, such as a cyber attack, natural disaster, or business disruption.

Encryption

Encryption is a method of protecting data by scrambling it with a mathematical formula so that only authorized people can access it.

DNS

The Domain Name System (DNS) is the phonebook of the Internet. Humans access information online through domain names. Web browsers interact through Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. DNS translates domain names to IP addresses so browsers can load Internet resources.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) is a client/server protocol that automatically provides an Internet Protocol (IP) host with its IP address and other related configuration information such as the subnet mask and default gateway.

Authentication

Authentication is a process that verifies the identity of a user or device before allowing access to a service or device. It's a key part of cybersecurity, as it helps to prevent unauthorized access to systems.

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