In this course, you will learn to:
• Summarize the working definition of AWS
• Differentiate between on-premises, hybrid-cloud, and all-in cloud
• Describe the basic global infrastructure of the AWS Cloud
• Explain the six benefits of the AWS Cloud
• Describe and provide an example of the core AWS services, including
compute, network, databases, and storage
• Identify an appropriate solution using AWS Cloud services with various use
cases
• Describe the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Explain the shared responsibility model
• Describe the core security services within the AWS Cloud
• Describe the basics of AWS Cloud migration
• Articulate the financial benefits of the AWS Cloud for an organization’s cost management
• Define the core billing, account management, and pricing models

• Explain how to use pricing tools to make cost-effective choices for AWS
services

We recommend that attendees of this course have:
• Network+
• Linux Fundamentals (LPIC-1)
• DevOps Knowledge

Module 1: Introduction to Amazon Web Services
• Summarize the benefits of AWS
• Describe differences between on-demand delivery and cloud
deployments
• Summarize the pay-as-you-go pricing model
Module 2: Compute in the Cloud
• Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2)
at a basic level
• Identify the different Amazon EC2 instance types
• Differentiate between the various billing options for Amazon EC2
• Describe the benefits of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
• Summarize the benefits of Elastic Load Balancing
• Give an example of the uses for Elastic Load Balancing
• Summarize the differences between Amazon Simple Notification
Service (Amazon SNS) and Amazon Simple Queue Services (Amazon SQS)
• Summarize additional AWS compute options
Module 3: Global Infrastructure and Reliability
• Summarize the benefits of the AWS Global Infrastructure

• Describe the basic concept of Availability Zones
• Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudFront and Edge locations
• Compare different methods for provisioning AWS services
Module 4: Networking
• Describe the basic concepts of networking
• Describe the difference between public and private networking
resources
• Explain a virtual private gateway using a real-life scenario
• Explain a virtual private network (VPN) using a real-life scenario
• Describe the benefit of AWS Direct Connect
• Describe the benefit of hybrid deployments
• Describe the layers of security used in an IT strategy
• Describe which services are used to interact with the AWS global
network
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Module 5: Storage and Databases
• Summarize the basic concept of storage and databases
• Describe benefits of Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)
• Describe benefits of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)
• Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
• Summarize various storage solutions
• Describe the benefits of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon
RDS)
• Describe the benefits of Amazon DynamoDB
• Summarize various database services
Module 6: Security
• Explain the benefits of the shared responsibility model
• Describe multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Differentiate between the AWS Identity and Access Management
(IAM) security levels
• Describe security policies at a basic level

• Explain the benefits of AWS Organizations
• Summarize the benefits of compliance with AWS
• Explain primary AWS security services at a basic level
Module 7: Monitoring and Analytics
• Summarize approaches to monitoring your AWS environment
• Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudWatch
• Describe the benefits of AWS CloudTrail
• Describe the benefits of AWS Trusted Advisor
Module 8: Pricing and Support
• Understand AWS pricing and support models
• Describe the AWS Free Tier
• Describe key benefits of AWS Organizations and consolidated billing
• Explain the benefits of AWS Budgets
• Explain the benefits of AWS Cost Explorer
• Explain the primary benefits of the AWS Pricing Calculator
• Distinguish between the various AWS Support Plans
• Describe the benefits of AWS Marketplace
Module 9: Migration and Innovation
• Understand migration and innovation in the AWS Cloud
• Summarize the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF)
• Summarize six key factors of a cloud migration strategy
• Describe the benefits of various AWS data migration solutions, such as
AWS Snow cone, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile
• Summarize the broad scope of innovative solutions that AWS offers
Module 10: The Cloud Journey
• Summarize the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Explain the six benefits of cloud computing
Module 11: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics

• Determine resources for preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud
Practitioner examination
• Describe benefits of becoming AWS Certified