Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud
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Introduction to Information Technology and AWS Cloud
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There are 3 modules in this course
Technology is omnipresent, but how did we get here? And what does the future hold for a world that's increasingly connected, mobile and data-rich? This course is intended to give learners enough technical context to understand how to build solutions in the cloud starting from zero technical knowledge. Before diving into the cloud, we will cover the basics of: how do computers work (including software and operating systems), an introduction to information technology, the basics of modern IT infrastructure, and the cloud careers that will be increasingly in-demand. We will then move into the world of internet connected networks (the Internet), covering local hosts, web servers, web applications, web security, the inner workings of a website and the differences between static and dynamic content. We'll close the course by introducing Cloud Computing, its role in our world, the differences between public, private and hybrid, and why APIs are so important.
Before you can learn about the AWS Cloud effectively, you need to have a strong understanding of information technology (IT) basics. In the first week, you learn about the most basic concepts in IT, such as computers, servers, data centers, operating systems, software, hardware, and more. This week starts your understanding of IT, and the material will get progressively deeper as you progress through the course.
What's included
11 videos8 readings2 assignments2 plugins
11 videos•Total 55 minutes
- Welcome to the Course•6 minutes
- Module 1 Introduction•3 minutes
- How do computers work?•8 minutes
- Introduction to IT•5 minutes
- Basics of modern IT infrastructure•4 minutes
- Traditional IT job roles•6 minutes
- Let's talk about software•4 minutes
- Operating Systems•6 minutes
- Operating Systems and the command line•6 minutes
- What is OS virtualization?•6 minutes
- Module 1 wrap up•2 minutes
8 readings•Total 37 minutes
- Welcome to the course•5 minutes
- Course roadmap•5 minutes
- Pre-Course Survey•1 minute
- Computer basics•5 minutes
- Network connections and VPN: The corporate connections•5 minutes
- Operating systems and software•10 minutes
- Different types of virtualization•5 minutes
- Mid-Course Survey•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 15 minutes
- Matching•10 minutes
- Self-reflection: What is virtualization?•5 minutes
2 plugins•Total 25 minutes
- Pre-course Survey•10 minutes
- Mid-Course Survey•15 minutes
In Week 2, you dive deeper into technical concepts that are related to networking and the internet. You learn about web applications, web servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), JavaScript (JS), the Domain Name System (DNS), internet security protocols, and more. By gaining more understanding about how the technological world is connected, you build a solid foundation so that you can start learning about the AWS Cloud.
What's included
9 videos4 readings2 assignments
9 videos•Total 51 minutes
- Module 2 Introduction•2 minutes
- The Localhost: there’s no place like 127.0.0.1!•6 minutes
- Web servers and web applications, what's the difference?•9 minutes
- Anatomy of a website•10 minutes
- What happens when I load a website in a browser?•6 minutes
- DNS Basics•8 minutes
- IT security basics•7 minutes
- Putting all the pieces together•2 minutes
- Module 2 Wrap up•1 minute
4 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Web servers and components of a website•5 minutes
- Web application architectures•5 minutes
- Internet and DNS concepts•5 minutes
- Internet basics•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 12 minutes
- Website Rendering•10 minutes
- Module 2 Assessment•2 minutes
In Week 3, you finally arrive at the AWS Cloud. In this module, you discover what the cloud is and why it’s becoming the new normal in IT. You learn about the six advantages of the cloud, and you also explore some of the foundational services in AWS and their use cases. By the end of this module, you’ll be ready to dive deep into the AWS Cloud!
What's included
9 videos5 readings2 assignments1 app item1 plugin
9 videos•Total 53 minutes
- Module 3 Introduction•2 minutes
- Why is cloud the new normal?•5 minutes
- AWS Public Cloud Components•11 minutes
- What are APIs, and why the term “Elasticity” is so common?•6 minutes
- 6 advantages of cloud computing•7 minutes
- IT Job Roles and the Cloud•6 minutes
- Cloud Consulting ideas, and how to get involved•6 minutes
- AWS Cloud in action•9 minutes
- Course Closing•1 minute
5 readings•Total 18 minutes
- Journey to the Cloud•2 minutes
- AWS Cloud basics•5 minutes
- Links for the Cloud Consulting Ideas and How to Get Involved•5 minutes
- Downloadable: Glossary•5 minutes
- Post-Course Survey•1 minute
2 assignments•Total 17 minutes
- Knowledge check•2 minutes
- Module 3 Assessment•15 minutes
1 app item•Total 60 minutes
- Create a static website with Amazon S3•60 minutes
1 plugin•Total 15 minutes
- Post-Course Survey•15 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 18, 2023
Foundational well defined track for learning futher for cloud
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2024
Pretty interesting course, easy to understand and helps you clear your IT and AWS Cloud Fundamentals.
Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025
Due to technical issues on your side i cant complete the course, could'nt complete the graded app on module 3
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