Introduction to (Amazon) AWS Cloud

Course Duration: 12 weeks

Prerequisites: None

Week 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS Basics

• Overview of Cloud Computing
  • Definition, Benefits, and Use Cases
  • Types of Cloud Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)
  • Cloud Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid)
• Introduction to AWS
  • AWS Global Infrastructure: Regions and Availability Zones
  • AWS Management Console Walkthrough
  • Setting up an AWS Free Tier account

Week 2: Core AWS Compute Concepts

• Introduction to Amazon EC2
  • Launching, Managing, and Connecting to Instances
  • Choosing Instance Types and Configurations
• Elastic Load Balancing (ELB)
  • Load Balancers Basics and Use Cases
• Introduction to Auto Scaling
  • Setting Up Auto Scaling Groups

Week 3: AWS Storage Fundamentals

• Amazon S3 Basics
  • Creating and Managing Buckets
  • Uploading Files and Access Permissions
  • Understanding S3 Storage Classes
• Introduction to EBS (Elastic Block Storage)
  • Creating and Attaching Volumes to EC2
  • Snapshot Basics

Week 4: Advanced AWS Storage and Data Management

• Amazon S3 Advanced Features
  • Versioning, Lifecycle Policies, and Encryption
  • Hosting Static Websites on S3
• Introduction to Amazon Glacier for Archival Storage
• Amazon RDS Basics
  • Setting Up a Relational Database (MySQL/PostgreSQL)

Week 5: Introduction to AWS Networking

• Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Fundamentals
  • Creating a VPC, Subnets, and Route Tables
  • Internet Gateways and NAT Gateways
• Security Groups and Network ACLs
  • Configuring Firewall Rules for Instances

Week 6: AWS Identity and Security Basics

• Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • Creating IAM Users, Groups, and Policies
  • Using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • AWS Shared Responsibility Model
• Introduction to AWS Security Services
  • Overview of AWS Shield and WAF

Week 7: Monitoring and Logging

• Introduction to CloudWatch
  • Setting Up Alarms and Dashboards
  • Monitoring AWS Resources
• Introduction to CloudTrail
  • Logging AWS API Activity
  • Security Audit Use Cases

Week 8: Automation and Management Tools

• AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) Basics
  • Setting Up and Using AWS CLI
  • Basic Commands for EC2, S3, and IAM
• AWS Elastic Beanstalk
  • Simplified Deployment of Applications
  • Overview of Deployment Scenarios

Week 9: Practical Use Cases – Static Website Deployment

• Hosting a Static Website on S3
  • Configuring S3 for Public Access
  • Using Amazon CloudFront for Content Delivery
• Securing and Optimizing the Website
  • Enabling HTTPS and Monitoring Performance

Week 10: Practical Use Cases – Web Application Deployment

• Setting Up a Basic Web Application
  • Using EC2 Instances and Load Balancers
  • Connecting RDS for Database Backend
  • Monitoring and Scaling the Application

Week 11: AWS Cost Management and Optimization

• Understanding AWS Pricing Models
  • On-Demand vs Reserved Instances
  • Cost-Effective Storage Solutions
• Setting Up AWS Budgets
  • Monitoring and Managing Costs
• Tips for Optimizing AWS Resources

Week 12: Certification and Career Path Guidance

• Introduction to AWS Certification Pathways
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Overview
  • Tips for Exam Preparation and Study Resources
• Cloud Computing Career Opportunities
  • Building a Cloud Portfolio
  • Resume Tips and Mock Interviews

Assessment

Capstone Project: Deploy a fully functional web application using AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront).