The course covers the following key topics:
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Cloud Computing Concepts: It provides an overview of cloud computing and its benefits, including cost savings, scalability, and global reach. Learners will understand the differences between traditional on-premises infrastructure and cloud-based solutions.
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AWS Global Infrastructure: This section introduces AWS's global infrastructure, including Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations. Learners will understand how AWS data centers are distributed worldwide and how to select the right Region for their workloads.
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AWS Services: The course provides an overview of essential AWS services, such as Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud), Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service), Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service), and Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud). Learners will gain an understanding of these services' core functionalities and use cases.
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AWS Security and Compliance: This section covers the security measures and compliance frameworks that AWS implements to protect customer data and ensure data privacy. It introduces concepts such as shared responsibility, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), and AWS CloudTrail.
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Billing and Pricing: Learners will get an overview of AWS billing and pricing models. They will understand the different pricing options available, including on-demand instances, reserved instances, and spot instances. Cost optimization strategies and tools will also be covered.
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Architecting for the Cloud: This topic provides an introduction to architectural best practices for designing applications in the cloud. It covers concepts such as fault tolerance, scalability, and elasticity.