Foundations of AWS Cloud Technology and Services

To design and manage modern applications, understanding cloud infrastructure is no longer optional—it is a core requirement. This course introduces you to the essential services and architectural patterns of AWS, the world's most widely adopted cloud platform. Through clear written explanations, structural breakdowns, and practical scenarios, you will transition from cloud novice to a practitioner capable of designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. You will learn how to select, configure, and connect fundamental AWS resources to support real-world business needs. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational cloud concepts, including global infrastructure, regions, availability zones, and shared responsibility. - Configure compute services using EC2 instances, load balancers, auto-scaling, and modern serverless execution with AWS Lambda. - Manage data storage and databases using S3, EBS, and robust relational and non-relational database services. - Design secure virtual networks with VPC, subnets, route tables, and modern zero-trust security principles using IAM. - Explore modern analytics and AI/ML tools, including SageMaker, Rekognition, and QuickSight, to derive data-driven insights. - Apply basic cloud observability and monitoring practices using CloudWatch to track resource health and performance. The course begins with essential terminology, basic definitions, and the fundamental principles of cloud computing. You will then progress through compute, storage, networking, security, and advanced services, reinforcing your knowledge with written scenarios and configuration exercises. This course is designed for beginners, developers, and aspiring IT professionals looking to build a strong foundation in AWS without any prior cloud experience. Start your journey into the cloud and build your AWS expertise today.