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Networking Basics

Understanding networking is crucial for cloud computing. Every AWS service relies on network communication, making networking knowledge essential for cloud success.

Why Networking Matters in the Cloud​

  • Service Communication: How AWS services talk to each other
  • Security: Controlling access and protecting data in transit
  • Performance: Optimizing speed and reliability
  • Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing connectivity issues
  • Architecture: Designing scalable cloud solutions

Core Concepts You'll Master​

1. TCP/IP Fundamentals​

  • How the internet works
  • IP addresses and subnets
  • Ports and protocols
  • Routing basics

2. Domain Name System (DNS)​

  • How domain names work
  • DNS resolution process
  • AWS Route 53 integration

3. HTTP/HTTPS​

  • Web communication protocols
  • SSL/TLS encryption
  • API communication

4. Load Balancing​

  • Distributing traffic
  • High availability concepts
  • AWS load balancer types

Real-World Applications​

  • VPC Design: Creating secure network architectures in AWS
  • Security Groups: Configuring firewall rules
  • API Integration: Connecting applications and services
  • Content Delivery: Using CloudFront for global performance

Learning Path​

We'll build your networking knowledge progressively, starting with basic concepts and advancing to cloud-specific implementations.

Ready to understand how the internet works? Let's begin with TCP/IP Fundamentals!