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Primer for the AWS Cloud: Networking
Networking Prerequisites for the AWS Cloud User or Administrator
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Created byHawthorne IT
Last updated 6/2018
English
What you'll learn
- Insight on how AWS leverages core networking technologies
- Decode and understand the format of IPv4 and IPv6 addresses
- Define core networking technologies, and effectively apply them to a Cloud environment
- Leverage knowledge from this course in job interviews and Cloud certification exams
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Course content
11 sections • 118 lectures • 2h 21m total length
- Introduction to the course0:40
Welcome to your course, Primer for the AWS Admin: Networking. in it we uncover relevant networking topics useful to the aspiring Cloud administrator and everyone who can benefit from a refresher on core networking topics presented in a complete and easy to consume format. In this course we use the AWS cloud environment as a background to reinforce certain networking concepts.
- Introduction to the Instructor1:00
Here is an introduction to your Instructor. He has years of experience with the technology, and the industry and is an accomplished Instructor and presenter.
- Course Goals2:38
The course is relevant particularly to the aspiring cloud administrator and generally to administrators looking for a coherent review of standard cloud-based networking concepts.
- Cloud Computing Requisites0:59
Cloud computing is an evolving technology., however there are a defined class of skills needed by the Cloud administrator. in this module we introduce, at a high level, advice on skill sets to acquire to master cloud computing.
- AWS Introduction0:54
We present an overview of the AWS Global Infrastructure. Not a deep-dive; enough though to provide context as we explore the networking that supports it.
- AWS Introduction II1:57
A high-level introduction to fully-managed AWS resources, such as Regions, Availability Zones and Edge Locations.
- AWS Introduction III1:13
A high-level look at the AWS Global Infrastructure divided between the AWS- and subscriber managed portions.
- AWS Introduction IV2:38
A high-level look at the core AWS network resources.
- AWS Introduction V0:52
A look at traffic flow between the Internet and the VPC, using the AWS networking components, e.g. the Network ACL, a network firewall, the Security Group, a host or Instance firewall and the Internet Gateway, a sort of border firewall.
- Summary0:45
An introduction to the course, the Instructor, requisite skill sets and the AWS global infrastructure.
- A review of course topics.
- A Communications Model1:10
An introduction to the network communications model, which defines and implements rules for how devices communicate over a communications system.
- ISO-OSI and TCP/IP Models3:45
A review of the ISO-OSI network communication model and comparison to the TCP/IP model.
- Transport Protocols1:40
Transport protocols are responsible for delivering a packet from source to final destination in either a secure and orderly manner or loosely and asynchronously, depending on the particular protocol used.
- Port Number Ranges1:46
A port number is a part of a system of identifiers that locate services over the network. By common practice, the port number space is divided into three ranges, with each range set aside for a specific category of network service. We discuss the three ranges here.
- Port Number Ranges II0:38
We show examples of one of the port number ranges, the ephemeral range, in three different operating system environments, Linux, Windows and macOS.
- TCP/IP Endpoints1:05
An introduction to TCP/IP endpoint with a demonstration of how a client application connects to a remote service.
- Port Numbers Usage Example1:07
An example of a host with several network services listening at different port number ranges. We use an analogy to explain port numbers.
- AWS Examples - Network ACL1:56
A look at how port numbers are utilized in the AWS Network Access Control List service to control access to Subnets.
- AWS Examples - Security Group0:49
A look at how port numbers are utilized in the AWS Security Group service to control access to EC2 Instances.
- Demo0:22
Introduction to a demonstration of how ports are used in AWS.
- Demo2:32
A demonstration of how ports are used in AWS.
- Summary - Communications Model1:01
In this module, you learned about the Layered Architecture model of network communications, Transport Layer connections, and a demonstration of port number usages within AWS.
- The Network Stack
- Positional Notations1:04
Introducing positional numeral system.
- Positional Notation I0:28
A description and use-case for four different numeral systems: base-2, base-10, base-16 and base-60.
- Positional Notation II1:17
A look at how the base-10 positional notation works.
- Positional Notation IV2:07
Using what we'll learned so far, convert from base-2 to base-10.
- Hexadecimal Notation I1:09
An introduction to base-16, the hexadecimal number system.
- Hexadecimal Notation II0:41
Convert from hexadecimal to decimal.
- Hexadecimal to Binary0:35
An example that maps binary, decimal, and hexadecimal numbers.
- Conversion Between Notations I1:08
Given a decimal number, learn how to convert it to its binary equivalent.
- Conversion Between Notations0:26
Supplemental example of converting from decimal to binary.
- IPv4 Representation0:30
Representing the IPv4 address in dotted decimal notation.
- IPv6 Representation0:24
Representing the IPv6 address as a hexadecimal number.
- Binary Notation - Summary0:48
In this module, we looked at positional numeral systems and how to convert between then.
- Number Systems
- What is an IP address1:11
A look at the IPv4 address and how it is represented.
- Fields of an IPv4 address1:09
An IPv4 address in both dotted decimal and binary notations. Why an IPv4 address is called a 32-bit number.
- Constructing an IPv4 address2:06
An exercise to convert an IP address in dotted decimal notation into binary notation.
- IPv4 Summary0:23
A summary of the learning from this module, e.g. what an IP address is and how to convert an IP address in dotted decimal notation into the binary notation.
- What is an IPv4 address
- The Classful Design2:23
Explore the evolution of an IPv4 address over time, from the original IPv4 design, through the Classful design to CIDR, or the Classless design.
- The Classful Design II1:00
A look at the property of the IPv4 address space that divides the space into five Classes, the partition of each Class into the Network and Device portion, and insight on how network designers use this property to architect networks.
- The Classful Design - Class A1:00
Learn how to identify a Class A IPv4 in either the binary or dotted decimal notation. Understand the size of a Class A network address space and device address space.
- The Classful Design - Class B1:20
Learn how to identify a Class B IPv4 in either the binary or dotted decimal notation. Understand the size of a Class B network address space and device address space.
- The Classful Design - Class C1:06
Learn how to identify a Class C IPv4 in either the binary or dotted decimal notation. Understand the size of a Class C network address space and device address space.
- Classful Issues1:24
A look at one factor that contributed to the rapid depletion of the IPv4 address space, i.e. the one-size fits all nature of the Classful address scheme.
- Partitioning IPv41:16
An example to illustrate how to locate a device on a network.
- IP Addresses in AWS1:16
A look at the versions and types of IP addresses supported in AWS.
- Demo: IP Addresses in AWS I0:11
A demo to show how IP addresses are represented in AWS via the EC2 Instance.
- Demo: IP Addresses in AWS II2:12
A demo to show how IP addresses are represented in AWS via the EC2 Instance.
- IPv4 Classes - Summary0:53
In this module, we looked at the evolution iPv4 addresses, and how and why an IPv4 address can be decomposed into the network and device portions.
- IPv4 Conversions
- Extending Life of IPv41:30
A look at the measures in use, enabling the efficient use of the IPv4 address space to slow the space depletion until a replacement, i.e. IPv6 is fully deployed.
- Private IPv4 Address0:25
The purpose of a Private IPv4 address.
- Private IPv4 Address1:12
An understanding of how Private IP addresses are carved from the Public IP address space.
- Special-Purpose Addresses1:29
In addition to Private IP addresses, we introduce the other types of IPv4 addresses carved from the Public IP address space.
- Network Address Translation (NAT)1:05
An introduction to the NAT and its use-case.
- CIDR Role Play5:38
Learn about the Classless Inter-Domain Routing via a fun conversation skit.
- CIDR Examples1:02
Additional CIDR examples to reinforce the learning.
- CIDR vs. Classful0:48
Compare Classful and Classes IPv4 address scheme.
- CIDR Illustrated0:30
An animated CIDR slash notation, highlighting the difference with flexible CIDR scheme and the fixed Classful scheme.
- CIDR - Summary0:48
In this module, a discussion of the measures taken to extend the life of IPv4, until the designated replacement is in place.
- Extending IPv4
- Broadcast & Collision Domains1:07
Discuss collision and broadcast domains and explore how they play out network devices.
- Subnet Introduction0:34
A first look at subnets.
- Why Partition A Network1:00
A discussion of the benefits of subnetting.
- Partitioning Example1:00
Reinforce the learning about subnets with an example of subnetting in two organizations.
- Partitioning Solutions0:59
A discussion of the various ways to partition a network, including subnets.
- Subnetting Illustrated0:44
An animated discussion of subnetting to reinforce the learning.
- Subnetting Example1:11
Reinforce the learning about subnets with an example.
- Subnetting Example II0:27
Reinforce the learning about subnets with an example.
- Subnetting Use Case0:24
Use case for subnetting.
- From The Point Of View Of A Router0:17
An animated example of the subnetting use-case from a router's point of view.
- Logic Gates & Truth Table1:05
An introduction to binary logic operations, used as the underpinning for subnetting.
- What Would A Router Do?1:01
An example of how to subnet using the binary math.
- IP Addresses Reserved By AWS0:24
An explanation of why a number of IP addresses are not available for use in each subnet in AWS.
- Demo - Subnets0:25
A demonstration of how to create a subnet in AWS.
- Demo: Show IP Addresses In AWS1:33
A demonstration of how to create a subnet in AWS.
- Summary - Subnets0:46
A recap of the learning in this module, including collision and broadcast domains, subnets and its use-case, and how to subnet.
- Subnetting
- Ridiculously Large Numbers0:47
Gain a sense of how large the IPv6 address space is.
- Types Of IP Addresses1:53
Compare IPv4 and IPv6 addresses.
- Fields of an IPv6 Address0:46
The anatomy of an IPv6 address.
- IPv6: Next Generation IP1:35
A discussion on IPv6.
- IPv4 Format: A Reminder0:38
A reminder of IPv4 and its representation.
- Decomposing IPv60:27
An illustration of how an IPv4 address is represented.
- Representing IPv6 Addresses0:20
A look at the various ways an IPv6 address in hexadecimal notation can be represented.
- Suppressing Leading Zeros0:18
How to shorten the hexadecimal IPv6 address and yet avoid ambiguity.
- Shorten Contiguous Zeros0:15
How to shorten the hexadecimal IPv6 address and yet avoid ambiguity.
- Replace Longest Runs0:40
How to shorten the hexadecimal IPv6 address and yet avoid ambiguity.
- Single Zero0:12
How to shorten the hexadecimal IPv6 address and yet avoid ambiguity.
- Demo - IPv6 in AWS I0:19
Demonstrate how AWS uses IPv6, within the subnet and at the EC2 Instance.
- Demo - IPv6 in AWS II4:21
Demonstrate how AWS uses IPv6, within the subnet and at the EC2 Instance.
- Summary - IPv60:13
A recap of the learning in this module, including a look at the IPv6 address space and guidance on representing an IPv6.
- IPv6 Design
- Ethernet vs. IEEE 802.30:58
An introduction to the Ethernet Frame Types.
- A Data Link Layer Protocol0:16
Properly place the MAC address at the OSI layer and on the NIC.
- Media Access Control (MAC) Address Decomposed1:08
Identify a MAC address, and its components.
- Ethernet Frame Fields I2:14
Decompose the Ethernet packet into it's component fields and understand the purpose of each field.
- Ethernet Frame Fields II2:21
A deep dive into the MAC address field in the Ethernet frame.
- Jumbo Frame1:05
Introduction to the MTU of a connection and the concept of Jumbo frames.
- Ethernet In AWS I0:38
The Elastic Network Interface (ENI) is a virtual network interface. We review its use case in AWS.
- Ethernet In AWS II0:57
Map how the network information configured at the AWS management console is used in the EC2 Instance.
- Demo - MAC Address in AWS I0:10
A demonstration of the network configuration information in an AWS EC2 Instance.
- Demo - MAC Address in AWS II2:02
A demonstration of the network configuration information in an AWS EC2 Instance.
- Summary - Ethernet1:33
A recap of the learning in this module, including the various Ethernet Frame Types, the format of a MAC address and a look at the fields in an Ethernet packet.
- Ehternet
- Gateways in AWS1:14
An introduction to the common gateway services in AWS.
- VPC1:27
An introduction to the Virtual Private Cloud service in AWS.
- Network Address Translation0:37
A review of the Network Address Translation service in AWS.
- DNS/Route 530:36
An introduction to the AWS version of DNS.
- DNS/Route 53 Illustrated4:04
An animated example of DNS name resolution.
- DNS Files2:12
An introduction to the types of data available for lookup via DNS.
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)0:33
An introduction to the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server.
- DHCP Illustrated1:15
An animated example of the DHCP protocol lookup.
- DHCP Options Set I1:25
An example of the the AWS DHCP Options Set.
- DHCP Options Set II0:44
The components of an AWS DHCP Options Set.
- DHCP Options Set III0:25
An example of the DHCP Options Set in the AWS management console maps to the EC2 Instance.
- Summary - Gateways2:07
A recap of the learning in this module, including common AWS gateway services, a walk-through of DNS and DHCP protocols and how DHCP is deployed in AWS.
- Gateways in AWS
Requirements
- Access to a (free) Amazon AWS Management Console.
- Basic computing skillset
Description
An excellent networking background is a prerequisite skill for the cloud administrator. Upon completion of this course, you will have what it takes, from a networking perspective, to be effective on day one, managing any cloud environment.
We have rounded up the networking concepts encountered by the new cloud administrator and created a fun, highly illustrated course around it. The Primer for the AWS Cloud: Networking is an effective prerequisite to any course on cloud administration and it can stand on its own as a useful review of relevant networking topics.
Skills covered include:
- port number types and uses
- decoding IPv4, IPv6 and MAC addresses
- representing IP addresses in the various formats
- grouping IP addresses into CIDR blocks
- partitioning networks
- proper deployment of networking services such as DNS, DHCP, NAT.
To reinforce the learning, we provide examples and demonstrations, using the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform, however the skills covered in this course are transferable to any cloud environment available today.
Who this course is for:
- Anyone needing a refresher on core networking concepts
- Anyone with a need to use and/or administer an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud