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AWS Cloud Essentials

Instructor: Edureka

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand cloud computing fundamentals and AWS’s global infrastructure.

  • Explore cloud service models, deployment types, and AWS core services.

  • Configure and manage an AWS account with security best practices.

  • Apply cloud concepts to real-world scenarios across industries.

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This course is part of the Mastering Cloud: Security, Optimization & Migration on AWS Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

AWS Cloud Essentials course introduces key cloud computing concepts and core AWS services. It covers deploying and managing applications on AWS, understanding the infrastructure, and applying best practices.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Discuss the fundamental components and services of AWS - Explain the importance of IAM in ensuring secure access to AWS resources - Implement and manage EC2 instances using AWS Management Console - Compare the performance characteristics and use cases of different AWS storage solutions This course is tailored for learners seeking jobs in cloud roles, such as Cloud Engineers, Architects, and AWS Solutions Architects, who are interested in mastering core AWS services. Prior experience with Cloud Computing and basic knowledge of Structured Query Language is recommended. Join us to explore the power of AWS cloud solutions and elevate your expertise in designing robust cloud solutions.

This module covers cloud computing models and AWS Global Infrastructure. Learners will explore cloud service and deployment models, AWS regions, availability zones, and edge locations. The AWS Free Tier will also be introduced to experiment with AWS services at no cost.

What's included

10 videos7 readings4 assignments4 discussion prompts

10 videos•Total 37 minutes
  • Course Introduction•3 minutes
  • What is Cloud Computing?•3 minutes
  • Cloud Computing Service Models •3 minutes
  • Cloud Computing Deployment Models •4 minutes
  • Introduction to AWS•4 minutes
  • AWS Global Infrastructure: Region•5 minutes
  • AWS Global Infrastructure: Availability Zones•4 minutes
  • List of AWS Services•5 minutes
  • What is a Free Tier Account?•4 minutes
  • Signup an AWS Free Tier Account•3 minutes
7 readings•Total 50 minutes
  • Welcome to AWS Cloud Essentials•10 minutes
  • Data Center and Virtualization•5 minutes
  • Service Comparison of AWS, Azure, and GCP •8 minutes
  • How to use Discussion Prompt•4 minutes
  • Miscellaneous AWS Global Infrastructure •5 minutes
  • AWS Free Tier FAQs•8 minutes
  • Summary: Getting Started with AWS•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 19 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Exploring Cloud Computing•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS Global Infrastructure•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS Free Tier Account •3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Getting Started with AWS•10 minutes
4 discussion prompts•Total 25 minutes
  • Introduce Yourself•10 minutes
  • Exploring Cloud Computing and AWS•5 minutes
  • Challenges and Best Practices of AWS Regions and AZs•5 minutes
  • Impact of AWS Free Tier•5 minutes

Learners will explore the essentials of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), including users, roles, policies, and groups, which are the core parts of this module. Additionally, IAM-related services such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and the AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) will be introduced to manage AWS resources.

What's included

14 videos3 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

14 videos•Total 59 minutes
  • What is Identity and Access Management (IAM)?•6 minutes
  • Creating and Managing IAM Users - User Creation•5 minutes
  • Creating and Managing IAM Users - User Verification•5 minutes
  • Create a New IAM User Group•3 minutes
  • Creating an IAM Role•5 minutes
  • IAM Policies - Elements•5 minutes
  • IAM Policies - Best Practices•4 minutes
  • Password Policies•5 minutes
  • Multi-Factor Authentication•3 minutes
  • AWS Single Sign-On•5 minutes
  • IAM Best Practices•3 minutes
  • Introduction to AWS CLI •3 minutes
  • AWS CLI Hands On•6 minutes
  • AWS CloudShell•3 minutes
3 readings•Total 25 minutes
  • Creating Policies for New Users•10 minutes
  • AWS IAM Identity Center•5 minutes
  • Summary: IAM and AWS CLI•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 19 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Identity and Access Management•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: IAM Miscellaneous Services•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: AWS CLI and CloudShell•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: IAM and AWS CLI•10 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Security Credentials for IAM Role•5 minutes
  • Limitations of MFA•5 minutes
  • Advantage of AWS CLI•5 minutes

Learners will explore computing concepts related to Amazon EC2, including instance management and AMI (Amazon Machine Image) handling. They will also examine EC2 storage options, Amazon FSx for file systems, and AWS Batch for batch processing. By the end of this module, learners will be able to efficiently manage and deploy computing resources on AWS.

What's included

16 videos4 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

16 videos•Total 66 minutes
  • Amazon EC2•5 minutes
  • Amazon Machine Image (AMI) and Instance Types•5 minutes
  • Security Groups in AWS•4 minutes
  • Creating an EC2 instance - AMI and Key Pair•5 minutes
  • Creating an EC2 instance - Networking and User Data•5 minutes
  • Creating an EC2 instance - Instance Connect•5 minutes
  • Creating a Custom AMI•3 minutes
  • Amazon EC2 Instance Store•2 minutes
  • What is Elastic Block Store (EBS)?•5 minutes
  • EBS Volume Types•4 minutes
  • Attaching an EBS Volume Externally - Volume Creation•4 minutes
  • Attaching an EBS Volume Externally - Attaching with Instance•5 minutes
  • Elastic File System (EFS)•4 minutes
  • AWS Batch•3 minutes
  • Amazon FSx•5 minutes
  • Amazon FSx for Lustre•2 minutes
4 readings•Total 34 minutes
  • Compute Virtualization•10 minutes
  • Networking Layer in EC2•7 minutes
  • Attaching an EFS Volume•7 minutes
  • Summary: Compute Services in AWS•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 19 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Storage and File System in EC2•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Miscellaneous Compute-Related Services•3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Compute Services in AWS•10 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Best Practices of Securing EC2•5 minutes
  • EBS Volume Types•5 minutes
  • Data Security using Amazon FSx•5 minutes

Learners will be introduced to Amazon S3, which covers essential topics such as bucket creation, policy management, versioning, and advanced features. They will also explore Cross-Region Replication, S3 storage classes, and Lifecycle Policies. By the end of this module, learners will be equipped to manage data on Amazon S3 securely and efficiently.

What's included

16 videos3 readings4 assignments3 discussion prompts

16 videos•Total 69 minutes
  • Traditional Storage•3 minutes
  • What is Cloud Storage?•4 minutes
  • Different Storage Options on AWS•3 minutes
  • Overview of Simple Storage Service•3 minutes
  • Working on S3 and Bucket Policy•2 minutes
  • Creation of an S3 Bucket - Bucket Creation•4 minutes
  • Creation of an S3 Bucket - Hosting Website•6 minutes
  • Access Control List (ACL)•3 minutes
  • Versioning in Amazon S3•6 minutes
  • Cross-Region Replication (CRR)•5 minutes
  • Cross-Region Replication (CRR) - Demonstration•5 minutes
  • Amazon S3 Transfer Acceleration•5 minutes
  • Storage Classes on S3•6 minutes
  • Storage Classes on S3 - Demonstration•3 minutes
  • S3 Lifecycle Policy•6 minutes
  • AWS Backup•5 minutes
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
  • Storage Use Cases•10 minutes
  • Storage Gateway•15 minutes
  • Summary: AWS Storage Options•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 19 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Cloud Storage•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Deep Dive into Amazon S3•3 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Advanced Features of AWS Storage Solutions •3 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: AWS Storage Options•10 minutes
3 discussion prompts•Total 15 minutes
  • Security Challenges related to Data Storage•5 minutes
  • Advantages of Amazon S3•5 minutes
  • Advantage of Cross-Region Replication (CRR) •5 minutes

This module is designed to assess an individual on the various concepts and teachings covered in this course. Evaluate your knowledge with a comprehensive graded quiz on Identity, Compute and Storage services in AWS.

What's included

1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 video•Total 2 minutes
  • Course Summary: AWS Cloud Essentials•2 minutes
1 reading•Total 20 minutes
  • Project: Secure Access Management System•20 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
  • End Course Knowledge Check: AWS Cloud Essentials•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
  • Describe Your Learning Journey•10 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

This course provides an overview of cloud computing and the AWS ecosystem. It covers key AWS services, including Identity and Access Management (IAM) for secure access control and Amazon EC2 for scalable computing resources. Learners will also explore Elastic Block Store (EBS) for persistent storage and Amazon S3 for scalable object storage. The course emphasizes practical skills for deploying and managing cloud-based applications. By the end, learners will be equipped to leverage these AWS services effectively for cloud solutions.

This course is specifically designed for professionals working in the cloud computing field, including Cloud Engineers, Cloud Architects, and AWS Solutions Architects. It is also ideal for individuals who aspire to enter the cloud industry or expand their knowledge of cloud technologies.

Prior working experience with AWS and SQL is advantageous and offers a valuable foundation for this course. However, proficiency in these concepts is not obligatory.

In this course, learners will gain an understanding of cloud computing fundamentals and how to leverage AWS services effectively. They will learn to manage access with IAM, deploy and configure scalable virtual servers using EC2, and utilize Amazon EBS for persistent storage. Additionally, they will explore Amazon S3 for scalable object storage and understand how these services integrate to build a secure and efficient cloud infrastructure.

This course is designed to span approximately five weeks, with each week comprising roughly 2-3 hours of learning. Throughout this course, learners will engage with various educational resources, including video content on AWS, reading materials to deepen understanding, graded quizzes to assess comprehension, and thought-provoking discussion prompts to encourage collaborative learning and critical thinking.

You need a computer with internet access and a modern browser. No special software is required, as AWS provides cloud-based resources.

No prior cloud knowledge is required. Basic computer and internet skills are sufficient to get started.

AWS skills prepare you for roles like Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Support Associate, and entry-level Solutions Architect.

Yes, you’ll receive a Coursera certificate to validate your cloud skills and showcase them to employers on LinkedIn.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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