Manage AWS Using Python: Core Services

Name: Manage AWS Using Python: Core Services
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Learn Python to manage AWS services in just one hour

Created byRicky Brar

Last updated 9/2016

English

What you'll learn

Management of AWS using Python
Automation of AWS administration tasks using Python
Integration AWS services with other applications

Course content

4 sections • 13 lectures • 2h 23m total length

What this course is all about - An Introduction3:28
It's all about what this course covers, whey you need this course, and what are the advantages.
Introduction to Python15:22
This lecture is intended to provide very basic overview of Python. It covers basic building blocks of Python along with some of the Python specific features like Lists, Dictionary, etc.
Introduction to Boto36:43
You'll come to know about Boto3 in this lecture. Questions like what is boto, how to use it, what it is actually used for, etc can be answered in this lecture.

Configuring Virtual Servers using Boto316:03
This is the first core service to be configured with Boto3. This lecture is all about setting up Virtual Servers, Security Groups, Generating Key Pair, Launching instances, etc.
Virtual Servers
Configuring Load Balancer using Boto317:20
This lecture explains how to setup Elastic Load Balancer using Boto3. Once you'll be done with it, you'll definitely be able to configure ELB using Boto3 functions and automate some of the jobs as per your requirements
Elastic Load Balancer
Setup Auto Scaling using Boto317:06
Here you'll learn how to configure Auto Scaling using Boto3. It covers one aspect as of now, which is to ensure minimum number of instances always to be present. In case one server crashes, a new instance will be launched using the AMI provided in the configuration.
Auto Scaling
Working with Object Storage (S3)16:14
This lecture will introduce you with management of Object Storage using Boto3. You will understand how to create a Bucket, various ways to upload files, list contents of bucket, etc.
Object Storage
Working with Waiters5:24
Waiters is an important feature of Boto3 which was not there in earlier versions of Boto. Waiters allow you to wait for an event to happen before doing something. For example, you want to access an instance but it is not in running state yet. You can use waiters to block all operations until instance reaches in running state
Working with Block Storage (EBS)10:11
EBS is all about Block Storage. Block Storage is usually created in Volumes. You'll understand how to create volumes, attach with EC2 instance, detach volumes, delete volumes, etc.
Elastic Block Storage
Configure Database Instance using Boto311:33
This lecture is all about configure DB instance using Boto3. I'll be explaining how to setup a MySQL DB instance, various configurable parameters for a DB instance, some mandatory and some good to have parameters, etc.
Amazon RDS
Manage Route53 using Boto310:02
There are many functions to be done using Route53. This lecture talks about configuring Route53 for DNS management and Availability monitoring of the applications.
Amazon Route53

Requirements

Basics of AWS Core Services
Understanding of Python will be an advantage

Description

Welcome to the definitive guide to Boto3, the essential Python SDK for Amazon Web Services. This course is specifically designed to bridge the gap between manual cloud configuration and professional-grade automation. While Boto3 is the latest evolution of the AWS SDK, it represents a significant leap forward rather than a simple replacement for its predecessor. By mastering powerful modern features such as Clients, Resources, and Waiters, you will gain the specialized toolkit necessary to develop, manage, and administer complex AWS environments with unparalleled efficiency.

Our curriculum is deeply rooted in practical, industry-oriented scenarios. We begin with the foundational elements of Python and Boto3 before diving into core AWS services. You will learn to automate and manage:

Virtual Private Clouds (VPC) and EC2 instances
Object Storage (S3) and Block Storage (EBS)
Load Balancers, RDS databases, and DNS management

Each module follows a structured pedagogical flow: a clear initial agenda, followed by an intensive hands-on demonstration, and concluding with a targeted quiz to reinforce your learning. One of the greatest challenges with Boto3 is the lack of intuitive, example-rich official documentation. This course solves that problem by providing the clear, real-world examples that official resources often omit. Within just two hours, you will gain the confidence to start implementing Boto3 scripts in your own production infrastructure.

Who this course is for:

This course is for those who have just started with AWS and like to extend their expertise in this skill. Using Python for AWS development and administration will give them an extra edge in the IT industry.
The primary focus area of this course in Python. Hence, this course is not for those who don't like Python

Manage AWS Using Python: Core Services

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 26min

Installation and Setup1 lecture • 9min

Working with AWS Core Services using Boto38 lectures • 1hr 44min

Conclusion1 lecture • 5min

Requirements

Description

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