AWS Basics

AWS Basics

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a cloud platform that lets users access computing power, storage, and networking over the internet without owning physical servers. It allows businesses to host applications, manage data, and expand their operations flexibly and cost-effectively, making it easier to adapt to changing demands.

This course covers the foundational elements of AWS, giving learners practical experience with essential services like EC2 (virtual servers), S3 (cloud storage), Lambda (serverless computing), and RDS (managed databases). By understanding these core services, candidates are equipped to work in cloud-focused roles, DevOps, IT operations, and software deployment environments.

Who should take the Exam?

• IT professionals exploring cloud technologies
• System administrators and network engineers
• Developers and DevOps engineers
• Students aiming for cloud computing careers
• Project managers in IT projects
• Anyone interested in foundational cloud knowledge

Skills Required

• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows)
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Willingness to learn cloud services

Course Outline

Introduction to AWS for Beginners

• Course Demo
• What is This Course About
• Install VSCode
• Course Structure
• Who's This Course For
• You Can Skip Lectures

IT (Information Technology) Fundamentals - Deep Dive

• Information Technology - IT - Fundamentals
• What is a Computer - CPU & RAM
• Data Storage and File Systems
• OS (Operating System) File System Structure
• LAN (Local Area Network) - Overview
• What is the Internet
• Internet Communication - Deep Dive
• Understanding Servers and Clients

Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS - Amazon Web Services

• Introduction to Cloud Computing and Traditional IT
• AWS Overview
• AWS Global Infrastructure - Regions and Availability Zones - Full Demo
• AWS Services and Key Components
• [Hands-on] Creating an AWS Account - Free Tier

AWS IAM - Identity & Access Management

• AWS Management Console - Quick Overview
• Enabling MFA to Your Root Account
• AWS IAM - Deep Dive
• [Hands-on] Creating an IAM User
• [Hands-on] Setup Monthly and Zero-Spend Budgets

Amazon EC2 - Elastic Cloud Computing

• AWS EC2 - Introduction
• EC2 Instance Basic Architecture
• [Hands-on] Launching an EC2 Instance
• [Hands-on] Launching an EC2 Instance with UserData - Setup a Simple Website
• Connecting to EC2 Instance - SSH via Command Line or Terminal
• Connecting to EC2 Instance via AWS Instant Connect
• Setup Security Group Rules - Inbound Rules
• Amazon EBS Volume - Quick Check
• AWS CLI - Command Line Interface - Overview and Installation
• Configuring AWS CLI Locally
• AWS CLI Basic Commands
• Auto Scaling Group in AWS - An Overview
• [Hands-on] Creating an Auto Scaling Group and Testing It
• [Hands-on] Auto Scaling Test - Terminating an Instance
• [Hands-on] Creating a Scaling Policy and Stress Testing
• AWS Load Balancer (ELB) - An Introduction
• [Hands-on] Setup a Load Balancer

AWS Storage - S3 - Simple Storage Service

• Amazon S3 - Introduction
• Creating a Bucket and Adding an Object
• Organizing Your S3 Bucket
• Create, Upload, Delete Buckets Using AWS CLI
• [Hands-on] Hosting a Static Website in S3
• Cleanup S3 Static Website

AWS Database Services - RDS & DynamoDB

• Introduction to AWS Databases - RDS: Relational Database Services
• AWS DynamoDB - Deep Dive
• [Hands-on] Create a DynamoDB Table and Adding Data

Containers on AWS - ECS: Elastic Container Services

• Container Services on AWS - ECS - Overview
• Docker, Virtualization and AWS Fargate - Primer
• AWS ECS Key Concepts
• [Hands-on] Launching an AWS Fargate Cluster and Service

Serverless Computing (Lambda Functions) and AWS API Gateway

• AWS Lambda Functions - Overview
• [Hands-on] Launch First Lambda Function
• [Hands-on] S3 Trigger Lambda Function to Write to DynamoDB Table
• AWS API Gateway - Overview
• [Hands-on] Create a Quote REST API with Lambda Proxy Integration

AWS Automation: DevOps, CICD IaC (Infrastructure as Code)

• IaC - Infrastructure as Code - Deep Dive
• [Hands-on] Create an S3 Bucket with CloudFormation Template
• [Hands-on] Deploy a Simple Website with CloudFormation Template
• Introduction to DevOps and CICD on AWS - Deep Dive
• [Hands-on] Create a CodeCommit Repo and Push a File
• [Hands-on] Setup an AWS Elastic Beanstalk Application
• [Hands-on] AWS CodePipeline & AWS Elastic Beanstalk Application Full Automation
• IaC - AWS CDK - Cloud Development Kit - Overview
• Setup Development Environment for AWS CDK
• Provision an S3 Bucket with AWS CDK
• [Hands-on] Update CDK Stack with Lambda Function to List all S3 Buckets

Your Next AWS Steps

• AWS Certification Path
• Next Steps