Getting to Know AWS Blockchain As a Service (BaaS)

Name: Getting to Know AWS Blockchain As a Service (BaaS)
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Get to Know the different blocckchain deployment option in AWS

Created byJoseph Holbrook

Last updated 11/2022

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What you'll learn

Understand the concepts of Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)
Understand the basic concepts of AWS such as IAM and Virtual Machines
Learn how to deploy a blockchain such as Hyperledger and Ethereum on AWS
Learn the different options available for Blockchains on AWS
Learn the Managed Blockchains Options for AWS.
Learn the Blockchain Template Options with AWS.

Course content

5 sections • 26 lectures • 2h 29m total length

Introduction2:35
Course Presentation available here for download.
Pre Reqs0:28
Discover that this introductory course has no prerequisites for AWS blockchain as a service. Leverage your AWS knowledge to skip security groups and proceed to the next lesson.

Module Overview0:40
Explore AWS blockchain as a service fundamentals, including managed services, blockchain templates, security demos, a whiteboard walkthrough, and essential billing considerations.
Blockchain Deployment Options on AWS2:45
VMs and Container Options6:27
Compare virtual machines and containers for AWS blockchain deployment, highlighting hypervisor separation and container efficiency. Choose deployment options—EC2 and container services—while considering images, GPU instances, and regional pricing.
AWS Managed Services4:45
AWS Blockcahin Templates Services1:37
Explore AWS blockchain templates that enable fast, secure deployments and easy application building without backend setup, using containers or Docker instances. Pay only for resources used, with no licensing.
Whiteboard - Considerations of Deployment10:09
Explore deployment considerations for AWS blockchain as a service (BaaS): private versus public networks, regional placement, availability and replication, and connectivity options using Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and Corda.
Demo - AWS Services24:48
Learn how to deploy blockchain workloads on AWS using EC2, configure secure networking with VPC and security groups, manage storage with S3, and handle identities with IAM across regions.
Demo - Billing5:31
Learn how to monitor and control costs in aws blockchain as a service by reviewing bills, configuring budgets and alerts at defined thresholds, and using cost explorer and usage reports.

Module Overview0:46
Deploy blockchain services in AWS blockchain as a service, covering decision making, Amaunet theory, Hyperledger, Corda, and AWS blockchain templates with Managed Blockchain demos and cleanup.
Making the Right AWS Service Decision12:18
Ethereum on AWS1:05
Learn how to deploy an Ethereum node on AWS, including node requirements, image selection, and choosing between main net and test net, with AWS services guidance.
Mining Ether on AWS7:23
Assess the profitability of mining ether on AWS by weighing hardware costs, spot vs on-demand pricing, pool rewards, and network difficulty against potential returns.
Hyperledger on AWS0:59
Corda on AWS2:52
Explore Corda on AWS using a reference architecture to deploy financial-sector blockchain nodes. Understand QuickStart options, licensing, and the notaries, with a 60-day proof-of-concept trial.
Demo Deploying AWS Blockchain Templates31:32
Demo - Deploying AWS Managed Blockchain17:23
Demo - Cleanup5:13
Review a hands-on cleanup in AWS blockchain as a service (BaaS) by deleting networks and members, terminating demo nodes, removing volumes and buckets, and cleaning security groups to prevent overcharges.

Requirements

Basic understanding of what blockchains are.
Basic understanding of IT Networking basics.

Description

This course has been designed for anyone who would like to grasp how a blockchain as a service works on AWS. AWS is the world most popular and longest running cloud platform provider it is important to note that AWS has robust Blockchain options. Whether you want to deploy a blockchain on a container or a virtual machine this course is for you. The course will walk you the Managed Blockchain service, Templates, Marketplace and EC2 options. We will walk thru numerous demos and learn how to deploy Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum and Corda options.

What you will Learn.

· Understand the concepts of Blockchain as a Service (BaaS)

· Understand the basic concepts of AWS such as IAM and Virtual Machines

· Learn how to deploy a blockchain such as Hyperledger and Ethereum on AWS

· Learn the different options available for Blockchains on AWS.

· Learn the Managed Blockchains Options for AWS.

· Learn the Blockchain Template Options with AWS.

· Understand billing and pricing concerns.

Are there any course requirements or prerequisites?

· Basic understanding of what blockchains are.

· Basic understanding of IT Networking basics.

Who this course is for:

· Someone who wants to learn blockchain as a service (BaaS)

· Someone who wants to know more about options for Blockchains on AWS.

· Someone who wants to learn how to setup services on AWS.

Who this course is for:

Someone who wants to learn blockchain as a service (BaaS)
Someone who wants to know more about options for Blockchains on AWS.
Someone who wants to learn how to setup services on AWS

Getting to Know AWS Blockchain As a Service (BaaS)

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 3min

Section Two3 lectures • 8min

Module 2 - AWS Fundamentals8 lectures • 57min

Module 3 - Deploying your Blockchain on AWS9 lectures • 1hr 20min

Module 4 - Course Closeout4 lectures • 3min

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