AWS Technical
Essentials
Overview
Course Objective
In this course, you will learn to:
• Describe terminology and concepts related to AWS services
• Navigate the AWS Management Console
• Articulate key concepts of AWS security measures and AWS Identity and Access
Management (IAM)
• Distinguish among several AWS compute services, including Amazon Elastic Compute
Cloud (Amazon EC2), AWS Lambda, Amazon Elastic Container Service (Amazon ECS),
and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (Amazon EKS)
• Understand AWS database and storage offerings, including Amazon Relational Database
Service (Amazon RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, and Amazon Simple Storage Service
(Amazon S3)
• Explore AWS networking services
• Access and configure Amazon CloudWatch monitoring features.
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for:
• Individuals responsible for articulating the technical benefits of AWS services to
customers
• Individuals interested in learning how to get started with AWS
• SysOps administrators
• Solutions architects
• Developers
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
• IT experience
• Basic knowledge of common data center architectures and components (servers,
networking, databases, applications, and so on)
• No prior cloud computing or AWS experience required
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Introduction to Amazon Web Services
• Introduction to AWS Cloud
• Security in the AWS Cloud
• Hosting the employee directory application in AWS
• Hands-On Lab: Introduction to AWS Identity and Access
Management (IAM)
Module 2 - AWS Compute
• Compute as a service in AWS
• Introduction to Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud
• Amazon EC2 instance lifecycle
• AWS container services
• What is serverless?
• Introduction to AWS Lambda
• Choose the right compute service
• Hands-On Lab: Launch the Employee Directory Application on
Amazon EC2
Module 3 - AWS Networking
• Networking in AWS
• Introduction to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)
• Amazon VPC routing
• Amazon VPC security
• Hands-On Lab: Create a VPC and Relaunch the Corporate
Directory Application in Amazon EC2
Module 4 - AWS Storage
• AWS storage types
• Amazon EC2 instance storage and Amazon Elastic Block Store
• (Amazon EBS)
• Object storage with Amazon S3
• Choose the right storage service
• Hands-On Lab: Create an Amazon S3 Bucket
Module 5 - Databases
• Explore databases in AWS
• Amazon Relational Database Service
• Purpose-built databases
• Introduction to Amazon DynamoDB
• Choose the right AWS database service
• Hands-On Lab: Implement and manage Amazon DynamoDB
Module 6 - Monitoring, Optimization, and Serverless
• Monitoring
• Optimization
• Alternate serverless employee directory application architecture
• Hands-On Lab: Configure High Availability for Your Application
FAQs
General Questions:
Q: What is this course about?
This one-day course, AWS Technical Essentials, introduces participants to essential AWS services and foundational cloud concepts. It focuses on compute, storage, database, networking, monitoring, and security services through practical, hands-on experiences, helping individuals make informed decisions about building highly available, fault-tolerant, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Q: Who should attend this course?
This course is intended for individuals who need to articulate the technical benefits of AWS to customers, those who are interested in learning how to get started with AWS, SysOps administrators, solutions architects, and developers.
Q: What are the prerequisites for this course?
Participants should have IT experience and a basic understanding of common data center architectures and components such as servers, networking, databases, and applications. Prior cloud computing or AWS experience is not required.
Q: How long is the course?
The course is designed to be completed in one day, offering a focused and practical introduction to AWS services and concepts.
Q: What key topics are covered in this course?
Introduction to AWS Cloud and security
Working with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
AWS compute services including Amazon EC2, AWS Lambda, Amazon ECS, and Amazon EKS
Networking with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
Storage solutions such as Amazon S3 and Amazon EBS
Database services including Amazon RDS and Amazon DynamoDB
Monitoring and optimization using Amazon CloudWatch
Serverless architectures and best practices for high availability
Q: Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
While the course will significantly enhance your understanding of AWS services and solutions, it does not provide a certification upon completion. However, it lays a strong foundation for pursuing technical AWS certifications in the future.
Program Content & Skills:
Q: What foundational AWS concepts will I strengthen in this course?
This course will strengthen your understanding of key AWS concepts including compute, storage, database, networking, monitoring, and security services. You’ll also explore how to build highly available, scalable, fault-tolerant, and cost-effective cloud solutions, along with gaining familiarity with the AWS Management Console and basic security practices like AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
Q: How does the course help me apply AWS knowledge to real-world scenarios?
Throughout the course, hands-on labs and practical examples will show you how AWS services are used in real-world environments. You’ll launch applications, set up networking and storage solutions, and implement monitoring, helping you build the skills needed to make informed decisions for deploying and managing AWS solutions in business contexts.
Q: What skills will I develop in implementing AWS services?
You will develop essential skills in navigating the AWS Management Console, launching and managing compute instances with Amazon EC2, configuring networking with Amazon VPC, managing storage with Amazon S3, setting up databases with Amazon RDS and DynamoDB, monitoring applications with Amazon CloudWatch, and understanding how to apply AWS security measures.
Q: Will I learn how to work with different AWS management tools?
Yes, the course includes working with AWS Management Console and introduces Amazon CloudWatch for monitoring, as well as IAM for user access management. You’ll learn to configure and monitor AWS resources to ensure security, availability, and performance.
Q: How does this course prepare me for using AWS professionally?
This course builds a strong technical foundation for anyone starting their journey with AWS. It equips you with the knowledge to support AWS solutions in professional environments, collaborate effectively with technical teams, and pursue further certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, SysOps Administrator – Associate, or Developer – Associate.
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