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Cloud Computing and AWS Fundamentals
Unit 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing
What is Cloud Computing?
Cloud Service Models
Why Choose the Cloud?
Cloud Use Cases
Cloud Security Basics
Unit 2: Introduction to AWS
What is AWS?
AWS Global Infrastructure
Core AWS Services
AWS Pricing Models
AWS Support Plans
Unit 3: Getting Started with AWS
Creating an AWS Account
Navigating the AWS Console
IAM Basics
AWS CLI Setup
Your First AWS Service
Networking and Infrastructure Basics
Unit 1: Virtual Private Clouds (VPCs)
Intro to VPCs
Creating Your First VPC
Understanding Subnets
Creating Subnets
Route Tables Explained
Unit 2: Security Groups
Security Groups Intro
Creating Security Groups
Security Group Rules
Associating Security Groups
Security Group Best Practices
Unit 3: Network Access Control Lists (NACLs)
NACLs: An Introduction
Creating Custom NACLs
NACL Rule Evaluation
Associating NACLs
NACLs vs. Security Groups
Unit 4: Basic Networking Principles
IP Addressing
DNS Basics
Routing Fundamentals
TCP/IP Protocol
Network Troubleshooting
Compute and Storage Solutions
Unit 1: EC2 Fundamentals
EC2: What and Why?
EC2 Instance Types
Launching Your First EC2
Connecting to EC2
EC2 Pricing Models
Unit 2: EC2 Storage and Scalability
EBS Volumes
Attaching EBS Volumes
EC2 Instance Store
Scaling EC2: Auto Scaling
Scaling EC2: Load Balancing
Unit 3: S3 Fundamentals
S3: Cloud Storage 101
Creating S3 Buckets
Uploading to S3
S3 Storage Classes
S3 Access Control
Databases and Serverless Computing
Unit 1: Relational Databases with Amazon RDS
Intro to Amazon RDS
Launching Your First RDS
Choosing Your DB Engine
Backups and Recovery
RDS Security Basics
Unit 2: Serverless Computing with AWS Lambda
Intro to Serverless
Your First Lambda
Triggers and Event Sources
API Gateway Basics
Deploying Your API
Monitoring, Security, and Cost Optimization
Unit 1: CloudWatch Monitoring Fundamentals
Intro to CloudWatch
CloudWatch Metrics Deep Dive
CloudWatch Namespaces
Dimensions Demystified
CloudWatch Metric Math
Unit 2: CloudWatch Logs and Alarms
CloudWatch Logs Intro
CloudWatch Log Insights
CloudWatch Alarms: Basics
Alarm Actions Deep Dive
Alarm Best Practices
Unit 3: Security Fundamentals in AWS
IAM: The Basics
IAM Users & Groups
IAM Roles Explained
Crafting IAM Policies
MFA: Enable It!
Unit 4: Cost Optimization Strategies
AWS Cost Explorer Intro
Rightsizing EC2 Instances
S3 Storage Classes
Reserved Instances
Spot Instances
Unit 5: Architecting for Cost and Scale
Stateless Apps are Key
Auto Scaling Deep Dive
Serverless Architectures
Containerization Benefits
Caching Strategies
