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AWS Fundamentals

Welcome to the core of your cloud journey! Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's leading cloud platform, powering millions of applications from startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Why AWS?​

  • Market Leader: 32% of global cloud market share
  • Comprehensive: 200+ services covering every computing need
  • Reliable: 99.99% uptime SLA for most services
  • Scalable: From single users to global enterprises
  • Cost-Effective: Pay only for what you use

Core Services You'll Master​

1. Identity and Access Management (IAM)​

  • Secure access control
  • Users, groups, and roles
  • Policies and permissions
  • Security best practices

2. Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2)​

  • Virtual servers in the cloud
  • Instance types and sizing
  • Security groups and key pairs
  • Auto scaling and load balancing

3. Simple Storage Service (S3)​

  • Object storage for any amount of data
  • Buckets, objects, and permissions
  • Static website hosting
  • Data backup and archival

4. Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)​

  • Your private network in AWS
  • Subnets, route tables, and gateways
  • Network security and isolation
  • Hybrid cloud connectivity

Hands-On Learning Approach​

Every lesson includes:

  • Conceptual Overview: Understanding the service purpose
  • Practical Tutorials: Step-by-step AWS console walkthroughs
  • Real-World Scenarios: Common use cases and solutions
  • Cost Optimization: Best practices for managing expenses
  • Security Focus: Implementing security from day one

AWS Free Tier​

Take advantage of AWS Free Tier to practice without cost:

  • 12 months of free services for new accounts
  • Always-free services for ongoing learning
  • Monthly usage limits to prevent unexpected charges

Learning Path Structure​

  1. Account Setup: Create and secure your AWS account
  2. IAM Mastery: Implement proper access controls
  3. EC2 Deep Dive: Launch and manage virtual servers
  4. S3 Expertise: Store and serve content globally
  5. VPC Networking: Build secure, scalable network architectures
  6. Security Fundamentals: Protect your cloud resources

Career Preparation​

This track prepares you for:

  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam
  • Entry-level cloud engineering roles
  • DevOps and system administration positions
  • Further specialization in AWS services

Ready to build in the cloud? Let's start with AWS Account Setup!