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This foundational course will strengthen your understanding of AWS Services. The instructors will teach basic topics regarding computing, networking, storage, database, monitoring, security, serverless, containers, databases, and cost optimization. We will map AWS Services and features to different technical roles in cloud computing. For example, the instructors will provide an overview of Amazon S3 from the perspective of a Solutions Architect, a Security Analyst and a Data Scientist, highlighting and explaining the top features that these roles will use.
Basic IT knowledge
Week 1
Course 2 Introduction
Video: Week Introduction and Recap of Previous Class
Video: Database, Monitoring, and Security
Video: Compute, Networking and Storage
Compute and Networking
Video: The Physical Cloud
Video: Virtual Private Clouds Overview
Video: Elastic Compute Cloud
Video: Going Serverless
Video: Building with Containers
Week 1 FAQs
Week 2:
AWS Storage and Database
Video: Week 2 Introduction
Video: Using the Right Storage for the Job
Video: Object Data Storage
Video: What if I need a filesystem?
Video: How about Managed Databases?
Video: Week 2 Wrap-up
Week 2 FAQs
Week 3:
Monitoring Solutions on AWS
Video: Week 3 Introduction
Video: Introduction to Monitoring and Optimizing Solutions
Video: Monitoring Solutions in the Cloud
Amazon CloudWatch Recap
Video: Logging Account Activity
AWS CloudTrail Recap
Knowledge Check: Monitoring
Optimizing Solutions on AWS
Video: Optimizing Processes to Lower Cloud Costs
Cost Estimation and Process Optimization
Knowledge Check: Processes and Cost Optimization
Securing Cloud Resources
Video: Introduction to Security in the Cloud
Video: AWS Services to Enhance Cloud Security
Security in the Cloud
Knowledge Check: Security in the Cloud
Video: Course Closing
Q. Are there any prerequisites for this course?
A. There are no required prerequisites for this course. However, we recommend that leaners have a general understanding of cloud computing and security concepts.
Q. Are there any costs associated with this course?
A. Learners can register for the course in an Audit track or Verified Certificate track. The Audit track is free, but has restrictions. The Verified Certificate track costs $99 and provides full access to course content for the duration. Please visit edx.org for more information.
Q. Are there hands-on activities in this course?
A. Yes, this course includes hands-on lab exercises. However, these exercises are restricted to learners in the Verified Certificate Track.
Q. How much time will this course require?
A. If following the weekly schedule, learners should plan to spend 2-4 hours per week on this course. However, learners may complete the course at their own pace.
Q. Will I receive a certificate for this course?
A. Learners enrolled in the Verified Certificate path will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course.
Q. What is the grading policy for this course?
A. All learners may take weekly quizzes, which are not graded and allow unlimited retries.
Learners in the Verified Certificate track are able to take the final course assessment in the course. Passing the final assessment is required to obtain the Verified Certificate.
Learners in the Audit track will not have access to the final assessment, and will not be able to earn a certificate.
Q. How are discussions used in this course?
A. This course has discussion groups aligned to each week of the course. We encourage learners to ask questions or offer suggestions and feedback. AWS Instructors will monitor the discussion groups to answer questions specific to the exercises and topics covered in the course.
Q. When will course content be available?
A. All course content will be available when the course opens. Since AWS frequently publishes service updates and new features/functionality, there may be a need to update the course content during its lifetime. If course content is updated, a notice will be placed on the course home page.
Q. Will this course help me prepare for an AWS Certification?
A. Earning an AWS Certification typically requires both knowledge and experience. While this course, if taken in isolation, will provide you with baseline information about cloud security, it will not equip you to earn an AWS Certification. For more information about AWS Certifications, including recommended training and experience requirements, visit aws.amazon.com/certification.