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AWS Compute and Storage Solutions

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Intermediate level

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8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Master AWS compute services (EC2, ECS, Lambda) for scalable architectures.

  • Design secure and efficient storage solutions using S3, EBS, and EFS.

  • Implement data security practices and optimize compute/storage costs.

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May 2026

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This course is part of the AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03) Specialization
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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you'll gain in-depth knowledge of AWS's compute and storage services, learning how to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency. The course begins with foundational compute concepts, including EC2, containers, and serverless computing. You'll dive deep into popular services such as EC2, ECS, Lambda, and explore strategies for scaling, distributing, and managing compute resources. As you learn, you'll examine ways to monitor compute costs and make cost-effective decisions for cloud workloads. Next, the course shifts to storage solutions, offering insights into the core services like S3, EBS, and EFS. You'll also dive into data security, encryption techniques, and governance to ensure that your data remains protected across different states. With hands-on practices and a focus on managing hybrid and scalable storage solutions, you'll be equipped to design and implement secure data storage strategies for any business. As you progress, you'll gain the ability to plan for resiliency and ensure continuous data availability, even in the face of system failures. Additionally, the course offers crucial guidance on optimizing storage costs while maintaining the performance and reliability of your infrastructure. This course is ideal for individuals preparing for the AWS Solutions Architect certification or professionals wanting to deepen their understanding of AWS compute and storage services. Some familiarity with cloud computing concepts is beneficial but not required. The difficulty level is intermediate, with a focus on hands-on practice and real-world use cases. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently design, configure, and manage AWS compute and storage solutions, implement data security practices, and optimize resources for both performance and cost.

In this module, we will explore AWS compute services, from traditional EC2 instances to modern serverless solutions like Lambda. You'll dive into container technologies and container orchestration with ECS. The focus will be on understanding various compute models, their scalability, resiliency, and cost management strategies, preparing you for exam questions and real-world application.

What's included

11 videos2 readings1 assignment

11 videos•Total 186 minutes
  • Compute Concepts•21 minutes
  • EC2 Deep Dive•22 minutes
  • Container Concepts•12 minutes
  • ECS Deep Dive•17 minutes
  • Other Container Services•13 minutes
  • Serverless Concepts•16 minutes
  • Lambda Deep Dive•15 minutes
  • Other Serverless Services•17 minutes
  • Compute Resiliency and Scalability•21 minutes
  • Distributed Computing•19 minutes
  • Compute Cost Management•14 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Introduction to the Course 'AWS Compute and Storage Solutions'•10 minutes
  • Full Specialization Resource•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Compute - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on the wide range of AWS storage services, from object storage with S3 to block storage with EBS and file storage with EFS. You’ll learn about security, encryption, and the management of data lifecycles. This section will also cover hybrid storage solutions and strategies for managing storage costs, resilience, and scalability.

What's included

11 videos1 reading3 assignments

11 videos•Total 183 minutes
  • Storage Concepts•13 minutes
  • S3 Deep Dive•19 minutes
  • EBS Deep Dive•16 minutes
  • File Systems Deep Dive•15 minutes
  • Hybrid Storage and Storage Migration•20 minutes
  • Data Security Concepts•18 minutes
  • Encryption•20 minutes
  • Governance and Compliance Concepts•12 minutes
  • Storage Resiliency and Scalability•16 minutes
  • Data Lifecycle•22 minutes
  • Storage Cost Management•14 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Conclusion to the Course 'AWS Compute and Storage Solutions'•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
  • Storage - Assessment•15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

The AWS Compute and Storage Solutions specialization focuses on providing the knowledge needed to effectively design and manage compute and storage resources in AWS. It is relevant for anyone looking to understand the wide array of AWS compute services, such as EC2, containers, and serverless computing, and how to manage storage solutions like S3, EBS, and EFS. With cloud adoption rapidly increasing, understanding AWS's compute and storage capabilities is essential for anyone looking to build scalable, resilient, and cost-effective systems on the cloud.

This specialization covers the essential compute and storage services offered by AWS. It explores concepts such as EC2, Lambda, ECS (Elastic Container Service), and storage solutions like S3 and EBS. You'll dive deep into AWS compute and storage services, understanding how they function and how they can be optimized for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. The specialization also covers key concepts around security, resiliency, and managing costs for these services, preparing learners for AWS certification exams and real-world AWS implementations.

After completing this specialization, you will have a solid understanding of AWS compute and storage services and how to utilize them effectively in the cloud. You’ll be able to design, deploy, and manage scalable compute resources using EC2, containers, and serverless architectures. Additionally, you will be well-equipped to design secure and cost-effective storage architectures, implement data security and lifecycle management strategies, and apply best practices for managing compute and storage costs in AWS environments.

Basic knowledge of cloud computing and IT infrastructure concepts is helpful, but no deep expertise is required. If you're familiar with networking and security concepts, you will find it easier to grasp the content. A basic understanding of virtualization, servers, and storage solutions will also be beneficial, as the specialization delves into these concepts in the context of AWS services. If you're new to cloud computing, the content is beginner-friendly and explains the core concepts in detail.

This specialization is ideal for IT professionals, developers, and aspiring solutions architects who want to deepen their understanding of AWS compute and storage services. It is especially relevant for those preparing for AWS certification exams or those seeking to enhance their skills in designing and managing AWS infrastructure. If you are responsible for architecting or managing cloud-based applications or services, this specialization will be valuable to your role.

The AWS Compute and Storage Solutions specialization is designed to be completed in approximately 5 hours. This duration includes video lectures, in-depth deep dives into each AWS service, and practical examples that provide a comprehensive understanding of compute and storage solutions in AWS.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

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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