Introduction

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials provides a foundational understanding of Amazon Web Services (AWS), cloud computing principles, and core AWS services. This course is designed for individuals looking to build cloud literacy, understand AWS pricing models, security concepts, and best practices for deploying applications in the cloud. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge required to prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and apply cloud solutions effectively.

Prerequisites

1. Basic understanding of IT concepts (servers, networking, and databases).
2. No prior AWS experience is required.
3. Interest in cloud computing and AWS services.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to AWS Cloud Computing
   1.1 What is Cloud Computing?
   1.2 Cloud Deployment Models: Public, Private, and Hybrid
   1.3 AWS Global Infrastructure Overview
2. Core AWS Services Overview
   2.1 AWS Compute Services (EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk)
   2.2 AWS Storage Solutions (S3, EBS, Glacier)
   2.3 AWS Databases (RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift)
   2.4 AWS Networking and Content Delivery (VPC, Route 53, CloudFront)
3. AWS Security and Compliance
   3.1 Shared Responsibility Model
   3.2 Identity and Access Management (IAM)
   3.3 AWS Security Tools and Encryption
   3.4 Compliance and Governance in AWS(Ref: Cloud Data Engineering: Building Scalable Solutions on AWS, Azure, or GCP)
4. AWS Pricing and Cost Management
   4.1 AWS Free Tier and Pricing Models
   4.2 Cost Management Tools (AWS Budgets, Cost Explorer)
   4.3 AWS Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Billing Dashboard
5. AWS Cloud Architecture Best Practices
   5.1 Well-Architected Framework
   5.2 High Availability and Fault Tolerance
   5.3 Scalability and Elasticity in AWS
6. AWS Support Plans and Resources
   6.1 AWS Support Plans (Basic, Developer, Business, Enterprise)
   6.2 AWS Training and Certification Paths
   6.3 AWS Whitepapers and Documentation
7. Preparing for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam
   7.1 Exam Domains and Objectives
   7.2 Sample Questions and Practice Tests
   7.3 Tips for Exam Success

Conclusion

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials is the perfect starting point for individuals new to cloud computing and AWS. This course provides a strong foundation in AWS services, security, pricing, and cloud best practices. By completing this training, participants will be well-prepared to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and confidently navigate the AWS cloud environment.

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