AWS for Beginners

Course Title: AWS for Beginners
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts (optional but helpful).

Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS

• Topics Covered:
  • What is Cloud Computing?
  • Benefits of Cloud Computing (Scalability, Cost-Efficiency, Flexibility)
  • Overview of AWS: History, Global Infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations)
  • AWS Free Tier and Pricing Model
  • Creating an AWS Account
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Sign up for an AWS Free Tier account.
  • Explore the AWS Management Console.

Module 2: AWS Core Services

• Topics Covered:
  • Compute Services:
    • Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): Launching and managing virtual servers.
    • AWS Lambda: Serverless computing.
  • Storage Services:
    • Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service): Object storage.
    • Amazon EBS (Elastic Block Store): Block storage for EC2.
  • Database Services:
    • Amazon RDS (Relational Database Service): Managed relational databases.
    • Amazon DynamoDB: NoSQL database.
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Launch an EC2 instance and connect to it.
  • Create an S3 bucket and upload files.

Module 3: Networking and Security in AWS

• Topics Covered:
  • Networking Basics:
    • Amazon VPC (Virtual Private Cloud): Isolated cloud resources.
    • Subnets, Route Tables, and Internet Gateways.
  • Security and Identity:
    • AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management): Users, Groups, Roles, and Policies.
    • Security Groups and Network ACLs.
  • Monitoring and Logging:
    • Amazon CloudWatch: Monitoring and observability.
    • AWS CloudTrail: Logging API calls.
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Create a VPC and configure subnets.
  • Set up IAM users and roles.

Module 4: AWS Management and Developer Tools

• Topics Covered:
  • AWS Management Tools:
    • AWS CloudFormation: Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
    • AWS Systems Manager: Manage resources at scale.
  • Developer Tools:
    • AWS CodeCommit: Source control.
    • AWS CodeBuild: Continuous integration.
    • AWS CodeDeploy: Continuous deployment.
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Deploy a simple application using AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy.

Module 5: Advanced AWS Services

• Topics Covered:
  • Containers and Orchestration:
    • Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service): Docker container management.
    • Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service): Managed Kubernetes.
  • Machine Learning:
    • Amazon SageMaker: Build, train, and deploy ML models.
  • Analytics:
    • Amazon Redshift: Data warehousing.
    • Amazon Athena: Query data in S3 using SQL.
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Deploy a containerized application using Amazon ECS.

Module 6: Architecting on AWS

• Topics Covered:
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework: Best practices for designing systems.
  • High Availability and Fault Tolerance.
  • Disaster Recovery and Backup Strategies.
  • Cost Optimization Techniques.
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Design a highly available architecture using AWS services.

Module 7: Preparing for AWS Certification

• Topics Covered:
  • Overview of AWS Certifications:
    • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (Beginner Level).
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate.
  • Exam Tips and Study Resources.
  • Practice Questions and Mock Exams.
• Hands-On Activity:
  • Take a practice exam for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner.

Final Project: Build a Real-World Application on AWS

• Project Description:
  • Students will design and deploy a simple web application using AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda).
  • The project will incorporate concepts learned throughout the course, such as networking, security, and scalability.
• Deliverables:
  • Architecture diagram.
  • Deployed application.
  • Documentation of the setup process.

Additional Resources:

• AWS Documentation: Official guides and tutorials.
• AWS Training and Certification: Free and paid courses.
• AWS Blogs and Whitepapers: Stay updated on best practices and new features.

This course structure provides a comprehensive introduction to AWS, equipping beginners with the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience needed to start working with AWS services and pursue further learning or certifications.